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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. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?
(a) The beautiful girl.
(b) His sheep.
(c) The fields in which he herds sheep.
(d) The old man.

2. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?
(a) More than a year.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) More than two years.

3. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?
(a) His father.
(b) The king.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) The alchemist.

4. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He does not have to pay her.
(b) He only had to pay her a small fee.
(c) She dies.
(d) He believes her interpretation of the dream.

5. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?
(a) To school in Spain
(b) To become a translator.
(c) To study at the seminary .
(d) To become a shepherd.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

2. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

3. What does the Alchemist use to turn lead into a disk of gold?

4. Who rides to join the caravan periodically and warns of dangers ahead?

5. What does Fatima trust in?

(see the answer key)

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