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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 (through page 50).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

2. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?
(a) Translate items for people.
(b) Travel the world.
(c) Be just like his father.
(d) Become a priest.

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

4. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Kings.
(b) Dreams.
(c) His parents.
(d) Gypsies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?

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

3. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

4. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?

5. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

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