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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 the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Stones.
(b) Deserts.
(c) Omens.
(d) Oracles.

2. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?
(a) The Alchemist.
(b) The beautiful girl.
(c) The crystal merchant.
(d) Santiago's father.

3. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) At the gypsy's home.
(b) On a bench in the plaza.
(c) At the house of the merchant's daughter.
(d) In the field with his sheep.

4. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) People will get sick.
(b) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.
(c) Thieves.
(d) He will have to expand his business.

5. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?
(a) One tenth of his flock.
(b) One half of his flock.
(c) One tenth of his treasure.
(d) One half of his treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?

2. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

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

4. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

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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