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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 the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Tells his fortune.
(b) Reads his palm.
(c) Reads the bumps on his head.
(d) Interprets his dreams.

2. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He loves them.
(b) He needs their fleece.
(c) They depend on him.
(d) He promised his father.

3. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Be just like his father.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Translate items for people.

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

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Africa.
(b) Tangier.
(c) Spain.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

3. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?

4. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?

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

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