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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 fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) Andalusia's.
(b) The Seminary's.
(c) His father's.
(d) The gypsy's.

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

3. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) The king.
(b) Santiago's father.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) The gypsy.

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

5. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?
(a) One tenth of his flock.
(b) One half of his flock.
(c) One tenth of his treasure.
(d) One half of his treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

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

3. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

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

5. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?

(see the answer key)

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