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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. The Soul of the World is which of the following?
(a) The philosopher's stone.
(b) The language in which all things are said to communicate.
(c) The discovery of how all things communicate.
(d) Liquid half of the Master Work.

2. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Favorability.
(b) Crystal.
(c) Pyramids.
(d) Oracles.

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

4. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 90 years old.
(b) 300 years old.
(c) 200 years old.
(d) 100 years old.

5. About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?
(a) Emeralds.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Language of the desert.
(d) Alchemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

2. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

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

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

5. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?

(see the answer key)

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