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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 does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To go to Egypt.
(b) To make crystals.
(c) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(d) To become a shop owner.

2. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

3. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?
(a) His life's desire.
(b) The king.
(c) A woman.
(d) Hidden treasure.

4. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?
(a) To protect the desert.
(b) To have women and children fight in the war.
(c) To not choose sides in the battle.
(d) Not to carry arms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

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

4. What warning does the caravan leader give to Santiago and the others?

5. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

(see the answer key)

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