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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 are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Omen and Gypsy.
(b) Urim and Omen.
(c) Urim and Thummim.
(d) Gypsy and Thummim.

2. Why are oases considered neutral ground?
(a) They are home to the alchemist.
(b) There are many jewels.
(c) They hold no weapons.
(d) They are home to women and children.

3. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?
(a) To defend the oasis.
(b) To race him on horseback.
(c) To leave with him.
(d) To know who read the hawk's flight omen.

4. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?
(a) The oasis is attacked.
(b) The Alchemist leaves the oasis.
(c) Santiago is banished from the oasis.
(d) Santiago's warning does not come true.

5. What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?
(a) Try doing it.
(b) I will not teach you.
(c) You are not worthy.
(d) You already know how to do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

2. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?

3. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

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

5. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?

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