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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. How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in Part 4?
(a) He does not like her.
(b) He is in love at first sight.
(c) He is intimidated by her.
(d) He is infatuated.

2. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?
(a) Evil.
(b) Power.
(c) Good.
(d) Love.

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

4. Which of the following is not found in the oasis?
(a) Shade.
(b) Date palms.
(c) Gold.
(d) Water.

5. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?
(a) To get their as fast as they can.
(b) To study the omens of the desert.
(c) To avoid battles.
(d) To visit all of the oases.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?

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

3. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?

4. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the Alchemist say quests begin and end with?

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

(see the answer keys)

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