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

2. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?
(a) Runs errands.
(b) Goes back to his flock.
(c) Talks to the king.
(d) Goes to find the merchant's daughter.

3. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?
(a) More sheep to herd.
(b) Stones.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A ticket to Africa.

4. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Alchemist.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Andalusia.
(d) Gypsy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?

3. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

4. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?

5. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

(see the answer key)

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