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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What power does the Alchemist say Santiago possesses?
(a) The ability to be a powerful guide.
(b) The power to create oases.
(c) The power to turn lead into gold.
(d) The power to turn himself into wind.

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

3. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago will severely test him?
(a) Philosopher's Stone.
(b) Soul of God.
(c) Soul of the World.
(d) Elixir of Life.

4. In Part 6, what does Santiago always promise about his heart?
(a) To work through the suffering.
(b) To test it.
(c) To listen to it.
(d) To ingnore it.

5. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?
(a) There is no danger.
(b) To laugh.
(c) To join the encampment.
(d) To be wary.

6. What happens after the oasis is attacked?
(a) The invaders become a part of the tribe.
(b) It is destroyed by the invaders.
(c) They destroy the invaders.
(d) It is taken over by the invaders.

7. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?
(a) To create the Master Work.
(b) To make the Elixir of Life.
(c) To begin turning lead into gold.
(d) To keep his tent warm.

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

9. What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?
(a) Try doing it.
(b) You are not worthy.
(c) You already know how to do it.
(d) I will not teach you.

10. What final decision does Santiago make about the Alchemist's proposal?
(a) He decides to stay with Fatima.
(b) He decides to go with him.
(c) He decides to return home.
(d) He decides to become a merchant.

11. What does the Alchemist say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?
(a) Being a camel rider.
(b) Being a herder.
(c) Being a merchant.
(d) Being a counselor.

12. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?
(a) Joy and happiness.
(b) Confidence and belief in his mission.
(c) Fear and doubt.
(d) Love and excitement.

13. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?
(a) One year.
(b) Many years.
(c) One month.
(d) Many months.

14. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) A horse.
(b) Books.
(c) Gold pieces.
(d) A camel.

15. Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?
(a) The evil side.
(b) Both sides.
(c) Neither side.
(d) The good side.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?

3. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?

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

5. What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?

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