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

2. What do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 demand to know?
(a) Why the alchemist has the Philosopher's Stone.
(b) What tribe they belong to.
(c) Why Santiago has money.
(d) Why the alchemist has the Elixir of Life.

3. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

4. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) The Egyptian pyramids.
(b) At home.
(c) With the beautiful girl.
(d) In the oasis.

5. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) One-tenth.
(d) Nine-tenths.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 find in the alchemist's bag?

2. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

3. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

4. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?

5. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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