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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 fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) His father's.
(b) Andalusia's.
(c) The gypsy's.
(d) The Seminary's.

2. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of traveling the world.
(b) The possibility of having a dream come true.
(c) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(d) The possibility of being a shepherd.

3. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?
(a) The old man.
(b) The beautiful girl.
(c) The fields in which he herds sheep.
(d) His sheep.

4. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?
(a) One fifth of the treasure.
(b) Three golden coins.
(c) One tenth of the treasure.
(d) One half of the treasure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

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

3. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?

4. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

5. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

(see the answer key)

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