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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 in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?
(a) He chases the boy.
(b) He goes home.
(c) He cries.
(d) He stows away on a boat to Africa.

2. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Stones.
(b) Omens.
(c) Deserts.
(d) Oracles.

3. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) Back home.
(b) He will always stay a shepherd.
(c) With the merchant's daughter.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

2. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?

3. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?

4. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?

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

(see the answer key)

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