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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. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) The king.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) Santiago's father.
(d) The alchemist.

2. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) An old man.
(b) His father.
(c) A child.
(d) A king.

3. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The wind.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) His sheep.
(d) The old man.

4. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) He will have to expand his business.
(b) Thieves.
(c) People will get sick.
(d) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.

5. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?
(a) The protection of the crystals.
(b) The Elixir of Life.
(c) The omens.
(d) He is rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?

2. What alone will not suffice, according to the Englishman, to make it across the desert?

3. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?

4. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

5. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

(see the answer key)

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