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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. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?
(a) The Englishman.
(b) The Alchemist.
(c) The Camel driver, Santiago's friend.
(d) Santiago.

2. Who/what does Santiago begin with by talking to and asking for help in Part 7?
(a) The camel.
(b) The wind.
(c) God.
(d) The desert.

3. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Pyramids.
(c) Crystal.
(d) Favorability.

4. Where does the Alchemist take Santiago the day after he makes his trade?
(a) To the pyramids.
(b) To see Fatima.
(c) To the tribal chief.
(d) Into the desert.

5. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.
(b) He will have to expand his business.
(c) People will get sick.
(d) Thieves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the refugees do to Santiago when he finds no gold?

2. What does the chief do with Santiago after he is moved across the encampment?

3. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

4. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?

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

(see the answer key)

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