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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 (through page 83).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?
(a) Crystals.
(b) A regular job.
(c) A ticket to Egypt.
(d) Sheep to rebuild his flock.

2. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?
(a) A gypsy's caravan.
(b) An abandoned church.
(c) The merchant's store.
(d) The church where he learned the seminary skills.

3. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?
(a) He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.
(b) He cannot afford it.
(c) He is afraid of thieves.
(d) He does not like change.

4. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?
(a) He is rich.
(b) The protection of the crystals.
(c) The Elixir of Life.
(d) The omens.

5. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?
(a) The alchemist.
(b) The king.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

2. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?

3. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

4. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?

5. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?

(see the answer key)

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