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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. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) It is an illusion.
(b) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
(c) It is a safe refuge from the war.
(d) The alchemist owns it.

2. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The gypsy.
(b) The wind.
(c) His sheep.
(d) The old man.

3. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Muslim beliefs.
(b) Omens.
(c) Tea.
(d) Crystals.

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

5. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) A herd of sheep.
(b) A ticket to Egypt.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) Lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?

2. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

3. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?

4. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?

5. About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?

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