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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. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?
(a) At the old man's house.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) The boat.
(d) In the fields with his sheep.

2. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?
(a) A place to keep sheep.
(b) A tea stand.
(c) An outside display case.
(d) New crystals.

3. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?
(a) He loses it and cannot find it.
(b) He gives it to the crystal maker.
(c) It is stolen by the old man.
(d) It is stolen by the boy.

4. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?
(a) One month.
(b) Many months.
(c) One year.
(d) Many years.

5. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?
(a) One half of the treasure.
(b) One fifth of the treasure.
(c) One tenth of the treasure.
(d) Three golden coins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

2. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?

3. Once all of the metal's properties are burned away, what is left?

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

5. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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