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

2. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Andalusia.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Gypsy.

3. What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?
(a) Books.
(b) Philosopher's stones.
(c) Gold.
(d) A revolver.

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

5. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?
(a) War between Egypt and Spain.
(b) Thieves and robbers coming to attack the caravan.
(c) War between the desert tribes.
(d) War between members of the caravan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?

2. What does the individual Santiago meets at the well in Part 4 tell him?

3. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?

4. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?

5. Who rides to join the caravan periodically and warns of dangers ahead?

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