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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. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

2. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?

3. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?

4. What is the Englishman in Part 3 looking for?

5. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?

7. How does Santiago travel to the Egyptian pyramids after leaving the crystal merchant's shop?

8. What does Santiago learn to listen to as he travels with the caravan?

9. How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago leaving?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what destiny means to you. Include ideas about whether or not you believe it is predetermined or can change and why you feel that way.

Essay Topic 2

Language is a critical theme in this novel. Describe how students who are exchange students or English as a Second Language learners might face difficulties in this class while reading this novel. Provide details and examples to receive full credit.

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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