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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Santiago.
(b) Alchemist.
(c) Gypsy.
(d) Andalusia.

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

3. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He loves them.
(b) He needs their fleece.
(c) They depend on him.
(d) He promised his father.

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

5. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?
(a) The Universe.
(b) Omens.
(c) Crystals.
(d) Oracles.

6. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?
(a) He chases the boy.
(b) He goes home.
(c) He stows away on a boat to Africa.
(d) He cries.

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

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

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

10. 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) One day.
(c) More than a year.
(d) More than two years.

11. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) In the oasis.
(b) The Egyptian pyramids.
(c) At home.
(d) With the beautiful girl.

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

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

14. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
(a) The fact that he can read.
(b) The fact that he can speak Latin and Greek.
(c) The fact that he is a shepherd.
(d) The fact that he wants to become a priest.

15. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?
(a) Two stones.
(b) Book.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

2. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?

3. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

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

5. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?

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