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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 does the Alchemist say that people need to master?
(a) New knowledge.
(b) Their souls.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) Love of another.

2. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?
(a) Two oracle stones.
(b) Two crystal stones.
(c) Three oracle stones.
(d) Three crystal stones.

3. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?
(a) One year.
(b) Many years.
(c) Many months.
(d) One month.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

2. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

3. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

4. How many things does the Alchemist say in Part 6 that Santiago needs to learn?

5. What does Santiago tell the Alchemist that his heart is afraid of?

(see the answer key)

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