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

2. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) Nine-tenths.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-fourth.

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

4. What does the Alchemist say quests always begin with?
(a) Luck.
(b) Fulfillment of their destinies.
(c) Major tests.
(d) Heart trials.

5. What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?
(a) A revolver.
(b) Philosopher's stones.
(c) Gold.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?

3. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

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

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

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