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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 does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) Buys land to farm near his father.
(b) Travels the world.
(c) Buys a flock of sheep.
(d) Travels to the town of Andalusia.

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

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

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

5. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?
(a) The alchemist.
(b) His father.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?

2. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

3. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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