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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 many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?

2. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?

3. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

4. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?

5. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the crystal merchant tell Santiago he is obligated to do as a Muslim?

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

3. After Santiago gives one-tenth of his sheep to the old man, what happens to the remainder of his flock?

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

5. Why is Santiago disappointed in the gypsy's reading?

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

7. At the beginning of Part 2, why is Santiago annoyed?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, Santiago continues refining his skills. Explain how, throughout your life, you have continued to refine specific skills. Be sure to include examples of the events or activities you had to do to refine your skills and make connections to how Santiago had to refine his skills.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the various themes in this novel and how they relate to each other. Use supporting details from the text throughout your description.

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