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

2. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?
(a) Learns Arabic.
(b) Learns to turn lead into gold.
(c) Creates the Elixir of Life.
(d) Reads the Englishman's books.

3. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
(a) The fact that he is a shepherd.
(b) The fact that he can read.
(c) The fact that he can speak Latin and Greek.
(d) The fact that he wants to become a priest.

4. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?
(a) He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.
(b) He cannot afford it.
(c) He does not like change.
(d) He is afraid of thieves.

5. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?
(a) His sheep.
(b) The old man.
(c) The fields in which he herds sheep.
(d) The beautiful girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

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

3. Who is the main character of this novel?

4. The Soul of the World is which of the following?

5. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?

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