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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. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) Nine-tenths.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-half.

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

3. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?
(a) The alchemist.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The merchant's daughter.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

4. Who does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?
(a) The Alchemist.
(b) The camel driver.
(c) A beautiful girl.
(d) Englishman.

5. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?
(a) How to turn lead into gold.
(b) How to turn gold into lead.
(c) How to find his treasure.
(d) About alchemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

2. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?

3. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

4. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?

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

(see the answer key)

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