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

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

3. In Part 6, what does Santiago's heart tell him?
(a) To return to Fatima.
(b) To trust the alchemist.
(c) To find his treasure.
(d) To fulfill his destiny.

4. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) The gypsy.
(b) Santiago's father.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) The king.

5. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?
(a) Geese.
(b) Horses.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?

2. How many things does the Alchemist say in Part 6 that Santiago needs to learn?

3. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

4. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

5. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

(see the answer key)

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