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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 Santiago tell the Alchemist that his heart is afraid of?
(a) Fulfilling his destiny.
(b) Never being successful.
(c) Never finding love.
(d) Suffering and losing what it has won.

2. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) His fear of the alchemist.
(b) His desire to go to Mecca.
(c) His longing to go home.
(d) His love for Fatima.

3. What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?
(a) Tea and cookies.
(b) Crystals with omens inside.
(c) Crystal glasses with tea in them.
(d) Crystal glasses.

4. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?
(a) Reads the Englishman's books.
(b) Creates the Elixir of Life.
(c) Learns to turn lead into gold.
(d) Learns Arabic.

5. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does the caravan leader give to Santiago and the others?

2. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?

3. The Soul of the World is which of the following?

4. What does the Alchemist say quests always begin with?

5. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?

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