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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 port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?
(a) Sahara.
(b) Harborview.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Tangier.

2. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?
(a) Cool off the shop.
(b) Provide better displaying of the crystal.
(c) Attract more customers.
(d) Double the size of his shop.

3. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?
(a) Two stones.
(b) Two crystals.
(c) A ticket on the boat.
(d) Two camels.

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

5. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) Nine-tenths.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-tenth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

2. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

3. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?

4. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

5. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

(see the answer key)

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