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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. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?
(a) Sahara.
(b) Harborview.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Tangier.

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

3. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?
(a) Runs errands.
(b) Goes to find the merchant's daughter.
(c) Talks to the king.
(d) Goes back to his flock.

4. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) A camel.
(b) A horse.
(c) Gold pieces.
(d) Books.

5. How many days pass on their traveling together before Santiago asks the Alchemist about teaching?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 8 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?

2. According to the crystal merchant, where are Muslims obligated to visit?

3. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

4. What does the individual Santiago meets at the well in Part 4 tell him?

5. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

(see the answer key)

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