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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?
(a) Power.
(b) Love.
(c) Evil.
(d) Good.

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

4. How many days pass on their traveling together before Santiago asks the Alchemist about teaching?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 8 days.
(d) 6 days.

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

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

7. Once all of the metal's properties are burned away, what is left?
(a) Soul of the World.
(b) Alchemy.
(c) Master Work.
(d) Elixir of Life.

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

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

10. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?
(a) A war between good and evil.
(b) A short war.
(c) A battle for the balance of power.
(d) A war of tribal improprieties.

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

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

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

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

15. What does the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?
(a) They will help others to reach their destiny.
(b) They will never reach their own.
(c) They will abandon their destiny.
(d) They will learn to turn lead into gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 5, who tells Santiago a story about a tribe's traditions?

2. Which of the following is not found in the oasis?

3. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?

4. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?

5. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?

(see the answer keys)

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