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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. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) Lunch.
(c) A ticket to Egypt.
(d) A herd of sheep.

2. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. According to the crystal merchant, where are Muslims obligated to visit?
(a) Spain.
(b) Palestine.
(c) Egyptian pyramids.
(d) Mecca.

4. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Two stones.
(c) Book.
(d) Money.

5. What does the individual Santiago meets at the well in Part 4 tell him?
(a) To stay away from the Englishmen.
(b) That she loves him.
(c) That he should be afraid of the war.
(d) Where to find the alchemist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?

2. Which of the following is true about the oasis?

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

4. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

5. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

(see the answer key)

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