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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7 (through page 177).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
(a) Godliness and peace.
(b) Enthusiasm and energy.
(c) Hatred and revenge.
(d) Happiness and joy.

2. What do the individuals that appear next to Santiago while he is digging for treasure take from Santiago?
(a) His money.
(b) The gold the Alchemist gave him.
(c) His books.
(d) His camel.

3. What does the individual Santiago meets at the well in Part 4 tell him?
(a) That she loves him.
(b) That he should be afraid of the war.
(c) To stay away from the Englishmen.
(d) Where to find the alchemist.

4. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago will severely test him?
(a) Soul of the World.
(b) Soul of God.
(c) Elixir of Life.
(d) Philosopher's Stone.

5. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?
(a) The gypsy.
(b) The beautiful girl.
(c) His book.
(d) The two stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the oasis?

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

3. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

4. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

5. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?

(see the answer key)

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