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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. In Part 6, what does Santiago always promise about his heart?
(a) To ingnore it.
(b) To test it.
(c) To listen to it.
(d) To work through the suffering.

2. What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?
(a) To purify metal.
(b) To create the Elixir of Life.
(c) To point people toward their destiny.
(d) To create the Soul of the World.

3. Where does the Alchemist take Santiago the day after he makes his trade?
(a) To the pyramids.
(b) To see Fatima.
(c) To the tribal chief.
(d) Into the desert.

4. What does the Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?
(a) Living an unfulfilled destiny.
(b) What will come.
(c) Fear of the suffering.
(d) His destiny.

5. What two things do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 find in the alchemist's bag?
(a) Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone.
(b) Money and the Elixir of Life.
(c) Philosopher's Stone and Gold.
(d) Gold and the Elixir of Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once all of the metal's properties are burned away, what is left?

2. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?

3. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?

4. The Soul of the World is which of the following?

5. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Santiago learn to accept as he is crossing the desert in Part 6?

2. What is the vision which Santiago has at the end of Part 4?

3. What brave step does Santiago take at the beginning of Part 5?

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

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

6. How does the Englishman feel about Santiago's comments about learning the universal language?

7. Why are all oases considered neutral ground during battles?

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

9. How does Santiago propose one should learn about the universal language?

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

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