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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Alchemist do to Santiago one they are in the chosen location the day after Santiago's trade in Part 5?

2. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?

3. In Part 5, who tells Santiago a story about a tribe's traditions?

4. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?

5. Which of the following is true about the oasis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago about learning to turn lead into gold?

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

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

4. In Part 6, what does Santiago promise his heart?

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

6. What does the Alchemist say quests begin and end with?

7. Santiago realizes that both he and the Englishman are seeking their destinies. How does their process differ?

8. What does the tribal chief assure Santiago that the tribe always does?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the various themes in this novel and how they relate to each other. Use supporting details from the text throughout your description.

Essay Topic 2

Now that you have finished the novel, complete an in-depth analysis of foreshadowing within this novel. Be sure to include what events were foreshadowed and how they were foreshadowed. Use very specific examples form the text to support your ideas and opinions.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think is the most ironic event of this novel? Use specific events from the text to support your opinion.

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