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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. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

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

3. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?
(a) At the old man's house.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) The boat.
(d) In the fields with his sheep.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

2. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?

3. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?

4. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?

5. What alone will not suffice, according to the Englishman, to make it across the desert?

(see the answer key)

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