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

2. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

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

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

5. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) An old man.
(b) A child.
(c) His father.
(d) A king.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?

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

5. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

(see the answer key)

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