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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) Nine-tenths.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-half.

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

4. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) A ticket to Egypt.
(c) A herd of sheep.
(d) Lunch.

5. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Crystals.
(b) Tea.
(c) Muslim beliefs.
(d) Omens.

6. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?
(a) Thieves and robbers coming to attack the caravan.
(b) War between Egypt and Spain.
(c) War between the desert tribes.
(d) War between members of the caravan.

7. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Tells his fortune.
(b) Reads his palm.
(c) Reads the bumps on his head.
(d) Interprets his dreams.

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

9. With the money Santiago has earned working for the merchant in Part 3, how many sheep should Santiago be able to purchase?
(a) The same amount.
(b) Three times the amount.
(c) Twice the amount.
(d) Half of the amount.

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

11. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?
(a) At the old man's house.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) The boat.
(d) In the fields with his sheep.

12. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?
(a) Two crystals.
(b) Two camels.
(c) A ticket on the boat.
(d) Two stones.

13. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Harborview.
(c) Sahara.
(d) Tangier.

14. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man didn't give him any useful information.
(b) The old man was right.
(c) The old man did not give him money.
(d) The old man was wrong.

15. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?
(a) Soul of the world.
(b) Heart of the soul.
(c) Soul of the heart.
(d) Heart of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?

2. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

3. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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