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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 the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?
(a) Crystals.
(b) The Universe.
(c) Omens.
(d) Oracles.

2. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?
(a) Not to carry arms.
(b) To have women and children fight in the war.
(c) To not choose sides in the battle.
(d) To protect the desert.

3. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?
(a) About alchemy.
(b) How to find his treasure.
(c) How to turn lead into gold.
(d) How to turn gold into lead.

4. Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?
(a) The evil side.
(b) Neither side.
(c) Both sides.
(d) The good side.

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Africa.
(b) Tangier.
(c) China.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?

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

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

4. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?

5. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?

(see the answer key)

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