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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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 make the Elixir of Life.
(c) To keep his tent warm.
(d) To create the Master Work.

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

8. According to the Alchemist, what does the Soul of the World speak through?
(a) The Elixir of Life.
(b) The omens of the desert.
(c) The Philosopher's Stone.
(d) The heart.

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

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

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

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

13. Who does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?
(a) A beautiful girl.
(b) The Alchemist.
(c) The camel driver.
(d) Englishman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 find in the alchemist's bag?

2. Who is the powerful and intimidating stranger Santiago meets after he leaves the tribal chief?

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

4. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?

5. What happens to Santiago and the Alchemist when they are one day away from the pyramids?

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