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

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

3. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) In the oasis.
(b) At home.
(c) With the beautiful girl.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

4. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To become a shop owner.
(b) To go to Egypt.
(c) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(d) To make crystals.

5. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) Thieves.
(b) People will get sick.
(c) He will have to expand his business.
(d) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.

Short Answer Questions

1. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?

2. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?

3. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

4. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Santiago think in Part 2 he can get the money to buy a ticket to Africa?

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

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

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