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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. What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?
(a) Crystal glasses.
(b) Crystal glasses with tea in them.
(c) Crystals with omens inside.
(d) Tea and cookies.

2. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) From the gypsy.
(b) From his mother.
(c) From the field.
(d) From his father.

3. Who rides to join the caravan periodically and warns of dangers ahead?
(a) Robbers.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Alchemists.
(d) Bedouins.

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

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Spain.
(b) China.
(c) Tangier.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

3. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?

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

5. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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