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

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

3. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) The Egyptian pyramids.
(b) With the merchant's daughter.
(c) Back home.
(d) He will always stay a shepherd.

4. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Reads the bumps on his head.
(b) Interprets his dreams.
(c) Reads his palm.
(d) Tells his fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

2. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

3. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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