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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?
(a) Buy a new flock of sheep.
(b) Go to Egypt.
(c) Start his own crystal shop.
(d) Go home and work for his father.

2. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 100 years old.
(b) 90 years old.
(c) 300 years old.
(d) 200 years old.

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

4. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?
(a) To be wary.
(b) There is no danger.
(c) To join the encampment.
(d) To laugh.

5. What happens after the oasis is attacked?
(a) They destroy the invaders.
(b) It is destroyed by the invaders.
(c) It is taken over by the invaders.
(d) The invaders become a part of the tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?

2. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?

3. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

4. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

5. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?

(see the answer key)

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