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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 the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?
(a) They will help others to reach their destiny.
(b) They will never reach their own.
(c) They will learn to turn lead into gold.
(d) They will abandon their destiny.

2. Who is the powerful and intimidating stranger Santiago meets after he leaves the tribal chief?
(a) The Englishman.
(b) The Alchemist.
(c) Fatima.
(d) One of the tribal leaders of the warring tribes.

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

4. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?
(a) To not choose sides in the battle.
(b) Not to carry arms.
(c) To protect the desert.
(d) To have women and children fight in the war.

5. What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?
(a) Alchemy.
(b) Gold.
(c) Lead.
(d) Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago do when he reaches the pyramids?

2. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

3. After his first job is complete in Part 2, what is Santiago offered?

4. What does the Alchemist do to Santiago one they are in the chosen location the day after Santiago's trade in Part 5?

5. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

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