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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 about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man was right.
(b) The old man didn't give him any useful information.
(c) The old man was wrong.
(d) The old man did not give him money.

2. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?
(a) To get their as fast as they can.
(b) To study the omens of the desert.
(c) To avoid battles.
(d) To visit all of the oases.

3. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Reads the bumps on his head.
(b) Reads his palm.
(c) Interprets his dreams.
(d) Tells his fortune.

4. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Man.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Lead.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

3. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

4. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?

5. How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in Part 4?

(see the answer key)

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