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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 long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?
(a) More than two years.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) More than a year.

2. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) It is an illusion.
(b) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
(c) The alchemist owns it.
(d) It is a safe refuge from the war.

3. Who does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?
(a) Englishman.
(b) A beautiful girl.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) The camel driver.

4. What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant in Part 3?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) Arabic.
(c) Spanish
(d) English.

5. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To make crystals.
(b) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(c) To become a shop owner.
(d) To go to Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With the money Santiago has earned working for the merchant in Part 3, how many sheep should Santiago be able to purchase?

3. About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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