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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. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-tenth.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) Nine-tenths.

2. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man was right.
(b) The old man was wrong.
(c) The old man did not give him money.
(d) The old man didn't give him any useful information.

3. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?
(a) More than two years.
(b) More than a year.
(c) One month.
(d) One day.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

3. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?

4. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

5. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?

(see the answer key)

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