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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 king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To share his wealth.
(b) To realize his obligations.
(c) To fulfill his obligations.
(d) To realize his destiny.

2. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?
(a) At the old man's house.
(b) The boat.
(c) The marketplace.
(d) In the fields with his sheep.

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

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

5. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Kings.
(b) Gypsies.
(c) Dreams.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

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

3. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?

4. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?

5. Who is the main character of this novel?

(see the answer key)

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