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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

2. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?

3. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

4. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?

5. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Santiago think in Part 2 he can get the money to buy a ticket to Africa?

2. What does the principle of favorability create according to the old man?

3. What does the old man confirm after Santiago has sold his flock?

4. In regard to traveling, what is Santiago's father sure?

5. What is the outcome of the display case Santiago builds in Part 3?

6. How does Santiago spend his time before he falls asleep on the old abandoned church floor?

7. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

8. What does the boy about his own age offer to help Santiago with?

9. What does Santiago decide in Part 2 is holding him back from reaching his destiny?

10. What does Santiago reflect upon in Part 1 regarding to the sheep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout this novel, the forces of nature figure prominently. Describe, in detail, how the forces of nature are critical components to the story. Be sure to use supporting details from the text.

Essay Topic 2

The book has a subtitle, A Fable about Following Your Dreams. Do you believe this is an appropriate subtitle? Support your answer with your own personal opinion and details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the evolution of Santiago from the beginning of this story to the end. Use information and examples from the text to support your description.

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