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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's first job on his journey?
(a) Cleaning windows.
(b) Selling tickets.
(c) Creating crystals.
(d) Cleaning up after camels.

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

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

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

5. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?
(a) Sahara.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Tangier.
(d) Harborview.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?

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

4. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?

5. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Santiago decide in Part 2 is holding him back from reaching his destiny?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago leaving?

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