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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (through page 26).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(b) The possibility of having a dream come true.
(c) The possibility of being a shepherd.
(d) The possibility of traveling the world.

2. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Priest.
(c) Shepherd.
(d) Alchemist.

3. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?
(a) Three golden coins.
(b) One fifth of the treasure.
(c) One half of the treasure.
(d) One tenth of the treasure.

4. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) In the field with his sheep.
(b) On a bench in the plaza.
(c) At the house of the merchant's daughter.
(d) At the gypsy's home.

5. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Andalusia.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Alchemist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

2. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

3. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

4. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

5. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

(see the answer key)

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