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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. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He loves them.
(b) They depend on him.
(c) He promised his father.
(d) He needs their fleece.

2. What alone will not suffice, according to the Englishman, to make it across the desert?
(a) Personal courage.
(b) A caravan.
(c) Omen belief.
(d) Good luck crystals.

3. What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant in Part 3?
(a) Arabic.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish
(d) Egyptian.

4. Where is the caravan Santiago is a part of heading toward in Part 4?
(a) The Soul of the World.
(b) Back to Spain.
(c) A merchant shop.
(d) The oasis.

5. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?
(a) About one month.
(b) About three months.
(c) About twelve months.
(d) About six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?

2. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?

3. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?

4. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?

5. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?

(see the answer key)

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