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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 is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?
(a) Tea and cookies.
(b) Crystal glasses with tea in them.
(c) Crystals with omens inside.
(d) Crystal glasses.

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?
(a) Two crystals.
(b) Two stones.
(c) Two camels.
(d) A ticket on the boat.

3. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?
(a) The beautiful girl.
(b) Santiago's father.
(c) The crystal merchant.
(d) The Alchemist.

4. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?
(a) The oasis is attacked.
(b) Santiago's warning does not come true.
(c) Santiago is banished from the oasis.
(d) The Alchemist leaves the oasis.

5. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.
(b) Thieves.
(c) People will get sick.
(d) He will have to expand his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?

2. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

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

4. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

5. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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