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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?
(a) One tenth of his flock.
(b) One tenth of his treasure.
(c) One half of his treasure.
(d) One half of his flock.

2. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Crystal.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Favorability.
(d) Pyramids.

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

4. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?
(a) Andalusia.
(b) The gypsy's home.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) The castle of the king.

5. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

6. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?
(a) An abandoned church.
(b) The merchant's store.
(c) A gypsy's caravan.
(d) The church where he learned the seminary skills.

7. About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
(a) Within four months.
(b) Within two months.
(c) Within a month.
(d) Within six months.

8. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?
(a) Selling tickets.
(b) Cleaning up after camels.
(c) Cleaning windows.
(d) Creating crystals.

9. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Looks for the old man.
(b) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(c) Searches for the other boy.
(d) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.

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

11. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The wind.
(b) The old man.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) His sheep.

12. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?
(a) How to make the Elixir of Life.
(b) How to turn lead into gold.
(c) How to find positive omens.
(d) How to survive in the desert.

13. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Urim and Thummim.
(b) Urim and Omen.
(c) Omen and Gypsy.
(d) Gypsy and Thummim.

14. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Kings.
(b) His parents.
(c) Gypsies.
(d) Dreams.

15. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?
(a) Across Africa.
(b) Across the Sahara.
(c) Across Spain.
(d) Across the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

2. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

3. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

4. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

5. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

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