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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 5, who tells Santiago a story about a tribe's traditions?
(a) Fatima.
(b) Tribal Chief.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Englishman.

2. What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?
(a) Philosopher's stones.
(b) A revolver.
(c) Books.
(d) Gold.

3. What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?
(a) To create the Soul of the World.
(b) To purify metal.
(c) To create the Elixir of Life.
(d) To point people toward their destiny.

4. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) His love for Fatima.
(b) His fear of the alchemist.
(c) His desire to go to Mecca.
(d) His longing to go home.

5. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?
(a) Santiago's father.
(b) The crystal merchant.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) The beautiful girl.

6. How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in Part 4?
(a) He is infatuated.
(b) He does not like her.
(c) He is in love at first sight.
(d) He is intimidated by her.

7. Who is the powerful and intimidating stranger Santiago meets after he leaves the tribal chief?
(a) The Alchemist.
(b) One of the tribal leaders of the warring tribes.
(c) The Englishman.
(d) Fatima.

8. in Part 5, what does Santiago think his treasure is?
(a) His camel.
(b) His ability to read the desert omens.
(c) His new position within the tribe.
(d) Fatima.

9. What surprises Santiago about do the individuals who approach him and the Alchemist in Part 6 ?
(a) They steal the Elixir of Life.
(b) They do not take the Alchemist seriously.
(c) They provide no danger.
(d) They steal the Philosopher's stone.

10. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?
(a) Three armed tribesmen.
(b) Chief of a new tribe.
(c) Four tribesmen.
(d) Spies.

11. What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?
(a) A furnace.
(b) A bookshelf.
(c) An alchemy hut.
(d) A war shelter.

12. Why are oases considered neutral ground?
(a) There are many jewels.
(b) They are home to women and children.
(c) They hold no weapons.
(d) They are home to the alchemist.

13. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Man.
(d) Lead.

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

15. What does the tribal chief tell Santiago to always listen to?
(a) Omens of the desert.
(b) Fatima.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) Tribal tales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?

2. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?

3. What does the Alchemist say that people need to master?

4. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?

5. Where is the caravan Santiago is a part of heading toward in Part 4?

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