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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 gold truly represents?
(a) Lead.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Man.
(d) Conflict.

2. What does the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?
(a) The omens of the pyramids.
(b) His heart.
(c) The desert omens.
(d) His love for Fatima.

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

4. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
(a) Enthusiasm and energy.
(b) Godliness and peace.
(c) Hatred and revenge.
(d) Happiness and joy.

5. According to Part 4, who is waiting at the oasis?
(a) The crystal merchant.
(b) The Alchemist.
(c) The beautiful girl.
(d) Santiago's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?

2. What does the Alchemist say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?

3. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago to trade in Part 5?

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

5. What surprises Santiago about do the individuals who approach him and the Alchemist in Part 6 ?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Alchemist warn Santiago to be cautious when making his predictions?

3. What is the only way to stay happy according to the camel driver, who is a friend to Santiago?

4. What does Santiago tell his heart in Part 6?

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

6. 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?"

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

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

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

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

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