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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 (through page 134).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 100 years old.
(b) 90 years old.
(c) 200 years old.
(d) 300 years old.

2. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) Santiago's father.
(b) The king.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) The gypsy.

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 cannot afford it.
(b) He does not like change.
(c) He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.
(d) He is afraid of thieves.

4. What does the tribal chief tell Santiago to always listen to?
(a) Omens of the desert.
(b) Tribal tales.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) Fatima.

5. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Be just like his father.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Translate items for people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?

2. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?

3. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?

4. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?

5. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?

(see the answer key)

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