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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 individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Reads his palm.
(b) Interprets his dreams.
(c) Tells his fortune.
(d) Reads the bumps on his head.

2. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
(a) Within four months.
(b) Within six months.
(c) Within two months.
(d) Within a month.

3. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?
(a) Provide better displaying of the crystal.
(b) Attract more customers.
(c) Cool off the shop.
(d) Double the size of his shop.

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

5. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?
(a) The castle of the king.
(b) Andalusia.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) The gypsy's home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?

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

4. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?

5. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

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