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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7 (through page 177).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Deserts.
(c) Stones.
(d) Omens.

2. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Pyramids.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Favorability.
(d) Crystal.

3. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Omen and Gypsy.
(b) Urim and Omen.
(c) Gypsy and Thummim.
(d) Urim and Thummim.

4. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) With the merchant's daughter.
(b) He will always stay a shepherd.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) Back home.

5. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) His father.
(b) A child.
(c) A king.
(d) An old man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

3. How many days pass on their traveling together before Santiago asks the Alchemist about teaching?

4. What keeps happening to the hole Santiago digs for treasure?

5. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

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