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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. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
(a) Within four months.
(b) Within six months.
(c) Within two months.
(d) Within a month.

2. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Omens.
(b) Tea.
(c) Muslim beliefs.
(d) Crystals.

3. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?
(a) Making crystals.
(b) Cleaning the crystal.
(c) Running errands.
(d) Washing windows.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?

3. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?

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

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

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