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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 does the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Deserts.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Stones.
(d) Omens.

2. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?
(a) Priest.
(b) Shepherd.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Gypsy.

3. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) Nine-tenths.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-half.

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

5. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Gypsy and Thummim.
(b) Urim and Thummim.
(c) Omen and Gypsy.
(d) Urim and Omen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

2. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?

3. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

4. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

5. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

(see the answer key)

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