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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. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?
(a) He cries.
(b) He goes home.
(c) He stows away on a boat to Africa.
(d) He chases the boy.

2. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?
(a) The merchant's daughter.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) The alchemist.

3. 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.

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

5. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Urim and Thummim.
(b) Urim and Omen.
(c) Gypsy and Thummim.
(d) Omen and Gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

2. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?

3. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?

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

5. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

(see the answer key)

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