The Alchemist Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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 - Medium

Paulo Coelho
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Alchemist.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Andalusia.
(d) Gypsy.

2. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?
(a) Cows.
(b) Geese.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

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

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

5. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) Nine-tenths.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-tenth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?

4. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

5. What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Santiago gives one-tenth of his sheep to the old man, what happens to the remainder of his flock?

2. What is the outcome of the display case Santiago builds in Part 3?

3. How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago leaving?

4. What advice does Santiago's father share with him after Santiago describes his dream to travel and see the world?

5. At the beginning of the book, how long has it been since Santiago saw the merchant's daughter?

6. At the beginning of Part 2, why is Santiago annoyed?

7. How does Santiago spend his time before he falls asleep on the old abandoned church floor?

8. How does Santiago earn money from the crystal merchant?

9. Why did Santiago's parents send him to study at the seminary?

10. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?

(see the answer keys)

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