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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (through page 26).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) At the house of the merchant's daughter.
(b) At the gypsy's home.
(c) On a bench in the plaza.
(d) In the field with his sheep.

2. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?
(a) Three golden coins.
(b) One tenth of the treasure.
(c) One half of the treasure.
(d) One fifth of the treasure.

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

4. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Interprets his dreams.
(b) Tells his fortune.
(c) Reads his palm.
(d) Reads the bumps on his head.

5. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) From his mother.
(b) From the field.
(c) From his father.
(d) From the gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

2. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

3. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

4. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?

5. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

(see the answer key)

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