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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 does the Alchemist say quests always end with?
(a) Major tests.
(b) Heart trials.
(c) Luck.
(d) Fulfillment of their destinies.

2. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?
(a) Three armed tribesmen.
(b) Four tribesmen.
(c) Spies.
(d) Chief of a new tribe.

3. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) Books.
(b) A camel.
(c) A horse.
(d) Gold pieces.

4. In Part 6, what does Santiago's heart tell him?
(a) To find his treasure.
(b) To trust the alchemist.
(c) To return to Fatima.
(d) To fulfill his destiny.

5. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?
(a) To make the Elixir of Life.
(b) To begin turning lead into gold.
(c) To keep his tent warm.
(d) To create the Master Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?

2. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?

3. What final decision does Santiago make about the Alchemist's proposal?

4. What do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 do when the alchemist explains what the items in his bag do?

5. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean when Santiago tells the Englishman that all the teachings in his books could be "written on the surface of an emerald?"

2. In Part 6, what does Santiago promise his heart?

3. What does the Alchemist say needs to happen in order for them to realize their destiny?

4. Why does the tribal chief order the members to carry weapons?

5. What does the tribal chief assure Santiago that the tribe always does?

6. What conclusion does Santiago make about all of the information he reads in the Englishman's books?

7. What is the Alchemist testing when Santiago encounters him after leaving the chieftain?

8. In Part 5, why does Santiago resist the idea of continuing his journey to the pyramids?

9. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago about learning to turn lead into gold?

10. What does the Alchemist do with all of Santiago's money in Part 6?

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