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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) Andalusia's.
(b) The gypsy's.
(c) His father's.
(d) The Seminary's.

2. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) The king.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) Santiago's father.
(d) The alchemist.

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

4. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) A herd of sheep.
(b) Lunch.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) A ticket to Egypt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

2. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

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

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

5. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

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