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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of traveling the world.
(b) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(c) The possibility of being a shepherd.
(d) The possibility of having a dream come true.

2. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?
(a) Herding sheep.
(b) With a camel salesman.
(c) With a ticket salesman.
(d) With a crystal merchant.

3. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?
(a) At the old man's house.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) In the fields with his sheep.
(d) The boat.

4. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

5. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) Lunch.
(b) A place to sleep.
(c) A ticket to Egypt.
(d) A herd of sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

2. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

3. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?

4. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

5. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, how long has it been since Santiago saw the merchant's daughter?

2. What advice does Santiago's father share with him after Santiago describes his dream to travel and see the world?

3. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?

4. After Santiago gives one-tenth of his sheep to the old man, what happens to the remainder of his flock?

5. Why doesn't Santiago buy a ticket to the Egyptian pyramids?

6. How much money has Santiago earned by the time he is ready to leave the crystal merchant's shop?

7. Who are the only people that Santiago's father say are able to travel?

8. How does Santiago travel to the Egyptian pyramids after leaving the crystal merchant's shop?

9. How does Santiago spend his time before he falls asleep on the old abandoned church floor?

10. Why is Santiago disappointed in the gypsy's reading?

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