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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 does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?
2. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?
3. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?
4. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
5. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the boy about his own age offer to help Santiago with?
2. How does Santiago think in Part 2 he can get the money to buy a ticket to Africa?
3. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?
4. On what does the crystal merchant need to reflect before he decides?
5. What does Santiago decide in Part 2 is holding him back from reaching his destiny?
6. What advice does Santiago's father share with him after Santiago describes his dream to travel and see the world?
7. What does the old man confirm after Santiago has sold his flock?
8. In Part 1, what does Santiago anticipate explaining to the merchant's daughter?
9. How much money has Santiago earned by the time he is ready to leave the crystal merchant's shop?
10. In regard to traveling, what is Santiago's father sure?
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
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
Decide which event in this novel was the most critical in your opinion. Support your judgment with specific details from the text.
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