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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 (through page 83).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 90 years old.
(b) 200 years old.
(c) 300 years old.
(d) 100 years old.

2. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) His sheep.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The wind.
(d) The old man.

3. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
(a) The fact that he can speak Latin and Greek.
(b) The fact that he can read.
(c) The fact that he wants to become a priest.
(d) The fact that he is a shepherd.

4. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) An old man.
(b) A king.
(c) A child.
(d) His father.

5. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

3. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

4. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?

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

(see the answer key)

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