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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the individual Santiago meets at the well in Part 4 tell him?
(a) That he should be afraid of the war.
(b) Where to find the alchemist.
(c) To stay away from the Englishmen.
(d) That she loves him.

2. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?
(a) Santiago's warning does not come true.
(b) Santiago is banished from the oasis.
(c) The oasis is attacked.
(d) The Alchemist leaves the oasis.

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

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

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

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

7. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago to trade in Part 5?
(a) His books.
(b) Fatima.
(c) A camel.
(d) Gold pieces.

8. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
(a) Hatred and revenge.
(b) Enthusiasm and energy.
(c) Godliness and peace.
(d) Happiness and joy.

9. What does Fatima trust in?
(a) Santiago.
(b) The alchemist.
(c) The tribal chief.
(d) The fates of the desert.

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

11. Where is the caravan Santiago is a part of heading toward in Part 4?
(a) Back to Spain.
(b) The oasis.
(c) The Soul of the World.
(d) A merchant shop.

12. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?
(a) Like a hawk.
(b) By saying goodbye to Fatima.
(c) Like a warrior.
(d) By trying to do what he wants to do.

13. What does Fatima say about Santiago's leaving in Part 5?
(a) She will not wait for him to return.
(b) He should stay and not go.
(c) She will go with him.
(d) She will wait for him to return.

14. What does the Alchemist do to Santiago one they are in the chosen location the day after Santiago's trade in Part 5?
(a) Helps him find riches.
(b) Loses him.
(c) Teaches him.
(d) Tests him.

15. What does the Alchemist say that people need to master?
(a) New knowledge.
(b) Their souls.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) Love of another.

Short Answer Questions

1. What power does the Alchemist say Santiago possesses?

2. The Soul of the World is which of the following?

3. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?

4. What happens after the oasis is attacked?

5. What surprises Santiago about do the individuals who approach him and the Alchemist in Part 6 ?

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