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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 advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Omens.
(c) Stones.
(d) Deserts.

2. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?
(a) The Egyptian pyramids.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) The merchant's daughter.

3. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?
(a) His book.
(b) The two stones.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) The beautiful girl.

4. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?
(a) Three armed tribesmen.
(b) Four tribesmen.
(c) Spies.
(d) Chief of a new tribe.

5. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?
(a) Many months.
(b) One year.
(c) Many years.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?

2. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

3. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

4. What does Fatima say about Santiago's leaving in Part 5?

5. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?

(see the answer key)

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