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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. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?
(a) To school in Spain
(b) To become a shepherd.
(c) To study at the seminary .
(d) To become a translator.

2. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

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

4. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?
(a) How to find positive omens.
(b) How to turn lead into gold.
(c) How to make the Elixir of Life.
(d) How to survive in the desert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?

2. 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?

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

4. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?

5. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?

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