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

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

3. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?
(a) Start his own crystal shop.
(b) Go to Egypt.
(c) Buy a new flock of sheep.
(d) Go home and work for his father.

4. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) A child.
(b) A king.
(c) An old man.
(d) His father.

5. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He does not have to pay her.
(b) He only had to pay her a small fee.
(c) He believes her interpretation of the dream.
(d) She dies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?

3. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

4. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?

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

(see the answer key)

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