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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 Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Kings.
(b) His parents.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Gypsies.

2. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He promised his father.
(b) They depend on him.
(c) He loves them.
(d) He needs their fleece.

3. With the money Santiago has earned working for the merchant in Part 3, how many sheep should Santiago be able to purchase?
(a) Half of the amount.
(b) Three times the amount.
(c) The same amount.
(d) Twice the amount.

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

5. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?
(a) Soul of the world.
(b) Heart of the world.
(c) Heart of the soul.
(d) Soul of the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

2. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

3. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

4. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?

5. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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