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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 Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?
(a) A woman.
(b) Hidden treasure.
(c) The king.
(d) His life's desire.

2. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?
(a) War between members of the caravan.
(b) War between Egypt and Spain.
(c) Thieves and robbers coming to attack the caravan.
(d) War between the desert tribes.

3. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?
(a) It is stolen by the old man.
(b) It is stolen by the boy.
(c) He loses it and cannot find it.
(d) He gives it to the crystal maker.

4. What fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) His father's.
(b) The Seminary's.
(c) The gypsy's.
(d) Andalusia's.

5. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?
(a) The Elixir of Life.
(b) The protection of the crystals.
(c) He is rich.
(d) The omens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?

2. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

3. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

4. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the crystal merchant tell Santiago he is obligated to do as a Muslim?

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

4. At the beginning of Part 2, why is Santiago annoyed?

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

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

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

8. Why did Santiago's parents send him to study at the seminary?

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

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

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