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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. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?
2. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
3. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?
4. How large is the caravan Santiago is on in Part 3?
5. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the crystal merchant tell Santiago he is obligated to do as a Muslim?
2. Who are the only people that Santiago's father say are able to travel?
3. In Part 1, what does Santiago anticipate explaining to the merchant's daughter?
4. On what does the crystal merchant need to reflect before he decides?
5. How does Santiago spend his time before he falls asleep on the old abandoned church floor?
6. What does Santiago see in his father's eyes?
7. After Santiago gives one-tenth of his sheep to the old man, what happens to the remainder of his flock?
8. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?
9. In regard to traveling, what is Santiago's father sure?
10. How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago leaving?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you think is the most ironic event of this novel? Use specific events from the text to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
If you were Santiago, what steps would you have taken differently and why? If you believe you would have followed the exact path of Santiago, describe in detail why you would make those same choices faced with the same struggles.
Essay Topic 3
Was Santiago's father's prediction that Santiago would find his true treasure at home was true? Explain your answer in detail with many supporting details.
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