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

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

3. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He does not have to pay her.
(b) He believes her interpretation of the dream.
(c) She dies.
(d) He only had to pay her a small fee.

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

5. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) Buys land to farm near his father.
(b) Travels to the town of Andalusia.
(c) Buys a flock of sheep.
(d) Travels the world.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

4. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

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

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