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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?
(a) To join the encampment.
(b) There is no danger.
(c) To laugh.
(d) To be wary.

2. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago to trade in Part 5?
(a) A camel.
(b) Fatima.
(c) Gold pieces.
(d) His books.

3. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 days.

4. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To realize his destiny.
(b) To realize his obligations.
(c) To share his wealth.
(d) To fulfill his obligations.

5. What does the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?
(a) His heart.
(b) The desert omens.
(c) The omens of the pyramids.
(d) His love for Fatima.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?

2. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?

3. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?

4. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

5. What does the Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?

(see the answer key)

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