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

2. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Stones.
(c) Deserts.
(d) Omens.

3. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Reads his palm.
(b) Reads the bumps on his head.
(c) Interprets his dreams.
(d) Tells his fortune.

4. Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?
(a) Both sides.
(b) The good side.
(c) The evil side.
(d) Neither side.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

2. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

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

4. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?

5. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

(see the answer key)

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