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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 does the Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?
(a) His destiny.
(b) What will come.
(c) Living an unfulfilled destiny.
(d) Fear of the suffering.

2. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
(a) Within six months.
(b) Within a month.
(c) Within two months.
(d) Within four months.

3. What does the Alchemist say that people need to master?
(a) Their souls.
(b) Love of another.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) New knowledge.

4. 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?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 days.

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Spain.
(b) China.
(c) Africa.
(d) Tangier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

2. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

3. What does Santiago tell the Alchemist that his heart is afraid of?

4. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?

5. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?

(see the answer key)

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