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

2. What warning does the caravan leader give to Santiago and the others?
(a) In the desert, disobedience means death.
(b) In the desert, you must obey the camels.
(c) In the caravan, you must obey the Bedouins.
(d) In the caravan, disobedience means death.

3. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Omens.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Tea.
(d) Muslim beliefs.

4. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To realize his destiny.
(b) To share his wealth.
(c) To realize his obligations.
(d) To fulfill his obligations.

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Spain.
(b) Tangier.
(c) Africa.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant in Part 3?

2. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?

3. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

4. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

5. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Santiago see in his father's eyes?

3. What is the outcome of the display case Santiago builds in Part 3?

4. What does Santiago reflect upon in Part 1 regarding to the sheep?

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

6. In regard to traveling, what is Santiago's father sure?

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

8. How does Santiago earn money from the crystal merchant?

9. What does the old man confirm after Santiago has sold his flock?

10. What does the principle of favorability create according to the old man?

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