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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 (through page 50).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Searches for the other boy.
(b) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(c) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(d) Looks for the old man.

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

4. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?
(a) A gypsy's caravan.
(b) The merchant's store.
(c) An abandoned church.
(d) The church where he learned the seminary skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?

2. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

3. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

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

5. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

(see the answer key)

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