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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 demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?

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

3. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

4. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?

5. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part 1, what does Santiago anticipate explaining to the merchant's daughter?

3. On what does the crystal merchant need to reflect before he decides?

4. What does Santiago see in his father's eyes?

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

6. How much money has Santiago earned by the time he is ready to leave the crystal merchant's shop?

7. Who are the only people that Santiago's father say are able to travel?

8. Why doesn't Santiago buy a ticket to the Egyptian pyramids?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concepts of evolution and conflict in this story. Use examples from the story to support your discussion. Then make a personal connection to the discussion in your own life.

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