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

2. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He only had to pay her a small fee.
(b) He believes her interpretation of the dream.
(c) He does not have to pay her.
(d) She dies.

3. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
(a) The fact that he can speak Latin and Greek.
(b) The fact that he is a shepherd.
(c) The fact that he wants to become a priest.
(d) The fact that he can read.

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

5. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?
(a) To become a shepherd.
(b) To school in Spain
(c) To become a translator.
(d) To study at the seminary .

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?

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

4. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?

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

(see the answer key)

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