The Alchemist Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paulo Coelho
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Alchemist Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paulo Coelho
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
(a) Within six months.
(b) Within two months.
(c) Within a month.
(d) Within four months.

3. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?
(a) He cries.
(b) He chases the boy.
(c) He goes home.
(d) He stows away on a boat to Africa.

4. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) Nine-tenths.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) One-tenth.
(d) One-half.

5. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?
(a) Double the size of his shop.
(b) Attract more customers.
(c) Provide better displaying of the crystal.
(d) Cool off the shop.

6. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?
(a) About twelve months.
(b) About six months.
(c) About three months.
(d) About one month.

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

8. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?
(a) His book.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The beautiful girl.
(d) The two stones.

9. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

10. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?
(a) Priest.
(b) Gypsy.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Shepherd.

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

12. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of being a shepherd.
(b) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(c) The possibility of having a dream come true.
(d) The possibility of traveling the world.

13. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To make crystals.
(b) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(c) To go to Egypt.
(d) To become a shop owner.

14. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

15. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He believes her interpretation of the dream.
(b) She dies.
(c) He only had to pay her a small fee.
(d) He does not have to pay her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

2. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?

3. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

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

5. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?

(see the answer keys)

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