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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. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Looks for the old man.
(b) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(c) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(d) Searches for the other boy.

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?
(a) Two camels.
(b) Two stones.
(c) Two crystals.
(d) A ticket on the boat.

3. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) Nine-tenths.
(b) One-tenth.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-half.

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

5. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?
(a) The church where he learned the seminary skills.
(b) The merchant's store.
(c) An abandoned church.
(d) A gypsy's caravan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

2. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?

3. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

4. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

5. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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