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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 is the job of the main character in Part 1?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Priest.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Shepherd.

2. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?
(a) 300 years old.
(b) 90 years old.
(c) 100 years old.
(d) 200 years old.

3. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) It is an illusion.
(b) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
(c) The alchemist owns it.
(d) It is a safe refuge from the war.

4. In Part 7, how many pieces does the Alchemist cut the disk of gold into?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. What does the Alchemist say quests always begin with?
(a) Fulfillment of their destinies.
(b) Heart trials.
(c) Luck.
(d) Major tests.

Short Answer Questions

1. How large is the caravan Santiago is on in Part 3?

2. What does the Alchemist say quests always end with?

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

4. Who/what does the desert recommend Santiago speak with?

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

(see the answer key)

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