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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 animal makes up Santiago's flock?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Horses.
(c) Cows.
(d) Geese.

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

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

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

5. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?
(a) Talks to the king.
(b) Goes back to his flock.
(c) Runs errands.
(d) Goes to find the merchant's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

2. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

3. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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