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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. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

2. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Andalusia.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Gypsy.

3. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man was wrong.
(b) The old man did not give him money.
(c) The old man didn't give him any useful information.
(d) The old man was right.

4. Who rides to join the caravan periodically and warns of dangers ahead?
(a) Bedouins.
(b) Robbers.
(c) Alchemists.
(d) Thieves.

5. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?
(a) Talks to the king.
(b) Runs errands.
(c) Goes to find the merchant's daughter.
(d) Goes back to his flock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?

2. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?

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

4. Which of the following is not found in the oasis?

5. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

(see the answer key)

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