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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 (through page 109).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Tangier.
(b) Africa.
(c) China.
(d) Spain.

2. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?
(a) Start his own crystal shop.
(b) Go to Egypt.
(c) Go home and work for his father.
(d) Buy a new flock of sheep.

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

4. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?
(a) Be just like his father.
(b) Become a priest.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Translate items for people.

5. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?
(a) To keep his tent warm.
(b) To make the Elixir of Life.
(c) To begin turning lead into gold.
(d) To create the Master Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

2. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

3. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

4. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

5. What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?

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