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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 final decision does Santiago make about the Alchemist's proposal?
(a) He decides to stay with Fatima.
(b) He decides to become a merchant.
(c) He decides to go with him.
(d) He decides to return home.

2. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?
(a) With a crystal merchant.
(b) Herding sheep.
(c) With a camel salesman.
(d) With a ticket salesman.

3. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) His fear of the alchemist.
(b) His longing to go home.
(c) His love for Fatima.
(d) His desire to go to Mecca.

4. What fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) His father's.
(b) Andalusia's.
(c) The Seminary's.
(d) The gypsy's.

5. According to the crystal merchant, where are Muslims obligated to visit?
(a) Mecca.
(b) Spain.
(c) Egyptian pyramids.
(d) Palestine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

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

3. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?

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

5. What does the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?

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