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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 happens to Santiago and the Alchemist when they are one day away from the pyramids?
(a) They meet some armed tribesman.
(b) They are captured as spies.
(c) They continue on their journey.
(d) They pass an encampment.

2. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?
(a) It must choose sides in the battle.
(b) It is neutral ground.
(c) It must be protected at all costs.
(d) It can never be attacked.

3. Once all of the metal's properties are burned away, what is left?
(a) Elixir of Life.
(b) Soul of the World.
(c) Alchemy.
(d) Master Work.

4. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?
(a) A home with the tribe.
(b) A horse.
(c) Gold pieces.
(d) A space to build a stand and become a merchant.

5. How many things does the Alchemist say in Part 6 that Santiago needs to learn?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?

2. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

3. What does the Alchemist say that people need to master?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Santiago realizes that both he and the Englishman are seeking their destinies. How does their process differ?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What do Santiago and the Alchemist discuss at the beginning of their journey in Part 6?

10. What is courage the essential ingredient in, according to the Alchemist?

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