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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 do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 demand to know?
(a) Why the alchemist has the Elixir of Life.
(b) Why the alchemist has the Philosopher's Stone.
(c) Why Santiago has money.
(d) What tribe they belong to.

2. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
(b) The alchemist owns it.
(c) It is a safe refuge from the war.
(d) It is an illusion.

3. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To fulfill his obligations.
(b) To share his wealth.
(c) To realize his obligations.
(d) To realize his destiny.

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

5. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?
(a) About three months.
(b) About one month.
(c) About six months.
(d) About twelve months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?

3. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?

4. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?

5. What does the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?

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