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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?
(a) He gives it to the crystal maker.
(b) He gives it to the old man.
(c) He buys two camels with it.
(d) He gives it to the boy.

2. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) The Egyptian pyramids.
(b) With the merchant's daughter.
(c) Back home.
(d) He will always stay a shepherd.

3. What happens to Santiago and the Alchemist when they are one day away from the pyramids?
(a) They are captured as spies.
(b) They meet some armed tribesman.
(c) They continue on their journey.
(d) They pass an encampment.

4. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?
(a) To laugh.
(b) To be wary.
(c) There is no danger.
(d) To join the encampment.

5. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?
(a) It is stolen by the old man.
(b) It is stolen by the boy.
(c) He loses it and cannot find it.
(d) He gives it to the crystal maker.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?

2. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?

3. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

4. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

5. What does the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?

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