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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 do when the alchemist explains what the items in his bag do?
(a) Attack.
(b) Get scared.
(c) Run away.
(d) Laugh.

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

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

7. What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?
(a) Gold.
(b) Man.
(c) Lead.
(d) Alchemy.

8. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?
(a) A home with the tribe.
(b) Gold pieces.
(c) A horse.
(d) A space to build a stand and become a merchant.

9. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?
(a) It must be protected at all costs.
(b) It must choose sides in the battle.
(c) It can never be attacked.
(d) It is neutral ground.

10. How many things does the Alchemist say in Part 6 that Santiago needs to learn?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

11. What position within the tribe is Santiago awarded after the attack in Part 5?
(a) Oasis tribal leader.
(b) Oasis alchemist.
(c) Oasis counselor.
(d) Oasis guard.

12. What do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 demand to know?
(a) What tribe they belong to.
(b) Why the alchemist has the Elixir of Life.
(c) Why the alchemist has the Philosopher's Stone.
(d) Why Santiago has money.

13. Which of the following is considered the liquid half of the Master Work?
(a) Elixir of Life.
(b) Philosopher's stone.
(c) Soul of the World.
(d) Destiny.

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

15. Which of the following is true about the oasis?
(a) It is a safe refuge from the war.
(b) The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
(c) The alchemist owns it.
(d) It is an illusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

2. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?

3. What does Fatima trust in?

4. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?

5. What does the Alchemist say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?

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