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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) Tea and cookies.
(b) Crystals with omens inside.
(c) Crystal glasses with tea in them.
(d) Crystal glasses.

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

3. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) The Egyptian pyramids.
(b) At home.
(c) In the oasis.
(d) With the beautiful girl.

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

5. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?
(a) The beautiful girl.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The two stones.
(d) His book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?

2. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?

3. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?

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

5. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

(see the answer key)

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