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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. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He needs their fleece.
(b) He promised his father.
(c) They depend on him.
(d) He loves them.

2. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Muslim beliefs.
(b) Tea.
(c) Crystals.
(d) Omens.

3. What is the Englishman in Part 3 looking for?
(a) Crystals.
(b) Omens.
(c) An alchemist.
(d) Mecca.

4. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) On a bench in the plaza.
(b) At the house of the merchant's daughter.
(c) In the field with his sheep.
(d) At the gypsy's home.

5. The Soul of the World is which of the following?
(a) The discovery of how all things communicate.
(b) The philosopher's stone.
(c) The language in which all things are said to communicate.
(d) Liquid half of the Master Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

2. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

3. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?

4. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?

5. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

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