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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 about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man was right.
(b) The old man didn't give him any useful information.
(c) The old man did not give him money.
(d) The old man was wrong.

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

3. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?
(a) How to survive in the desert.
(b) How to turn lead into gold.
(c) How to make the Elixir of Life.
(d) How to find positive omens.

4. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The wind.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) His sheep.
(d) The old man.

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) China.
(b) Tangier.
(c) Spain.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What alone will not suffice, according to the Englishman, to make it across the desert?

2. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

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

4. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?

5. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

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