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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. What does Fatima say about Santiago's leaving in Part 5?
(a) She will not wait for him to return.
(b) She will go with him.
(c) He should stay and not go.
(d) She will wait for him to return.

2. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
(a) Godliness and peace.
(b) Hatred and revenge.
(c) Happiness and joy.
(d) Enthusiasm and energy.

3. What do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 do when the alchemist explains what the items in his bag do?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Get scared.
(c) Attack.
(d) Run away.

4. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?
(a) How to turn lead into gold.
(b) How to find his treasure.
(c) How to turn gold into lead.
(d) About alchemy.

5. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?
(a) Santiago's warning does not come true.
(b) The Alchemist leaves the oasis.
(c) Santiago is banished from the oasis.
(d) The oasis is attacked.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 6, what does Santiago always promise about his heart?

2. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?

3. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?

4. What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?

5. What does the Alchemist say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Santiago learn to accept as he is crossing the desert in Part 6?

2. How does the Englishman feel about Santiago's comments about learning the universal language?

3. How does Santiago propose one should learn about the universal language?

4. What does the Alchemist do with all of Santiago's money in Part 6?

5. What is the Alchemist testing when Santiago encounters him after leaving the chieftain?

6. What does Santiago tell his heart in Part 6?

7. What is courage the essential ingredient in, according to the Alchemist?

8. What does the Alchemist say needs to happen in order for them to realize their destiny?

9. Why are all oases considered neutral ground during battles?

10. What do Santiago and the Alchemist discuss at the beginning of their journey in Part 6?

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