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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. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?
(a) Crystals.
(b) A ticket to Egypt.
(c) Sheep to rebuild his flock.
(d) A regular job.

2. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
(a) Hatred and revenge.
(b) Godliness and peace.
(c) Happiness and joy.
(d) Enthusiasm and energy.

3. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?
(a) A place to keep sheep.
(b) A tea stand.
(c) New crystals.
(d) An outside display case.

4. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(b) Looks for the old man.
(c) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(d) Searches for the other boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?

2. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?

3. What does Fatima trust in?

4. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?

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

(see the answer key)

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