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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?
(a) To create the Soul of the World.
(b) To purify metal.
(c) To create the Elixir of Life.
(d) To point people toward their destiny.

2. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(b) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(c) Searches for the other boy.
(d) Looks for the old man.

3. What does the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?
(a) They will never reach their own.
(b) They will abandon their destiny.
(c) They will learn to turn lead into gold.
(d) They will help others to reach their destiny.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 6, what does Santiago's heart tell him?

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

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?

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

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

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