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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 makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) His sheep.
(b) The wind.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) The old man.

2. What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?
(a) Alchemy.
(b) Lead.
(c) Gold.
(d) Man.

3. Which of the following is considered the liquid half of the Master Work?
(a) Elixir of Life.
(b) Philosopher's stone.
(c) Soul of the World.
(d) Destiny.

4. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Pyramids.
(c) Favorability.
(d) Crystal.

5. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?
(a) Creating crystals.
(b) Selling tickets.
(c) Cleaning windows.
(d) Cleaning up after camels.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?

2. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

3. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

4. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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