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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 (through page 134).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?
(a) Cleaning up after camels.
(b) Selling tickets.
(c) Creating crystals.
(d) Cleaning windows.

2. Who rides to join the caravan periodically and warns of dangers ahead?
(a) Bedouins.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Robbers.
(d) Alchemists.

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

4. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?
(a) The gypsy.
(b) His father.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) The king.

5. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?
(a) An outside display case.
(b) A tea stand.
(c) A place to keep sheep.
(d) New crystals.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?

2. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

3. What does Fatima trust in?

4. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?

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

(see the answer key)

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