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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 final decision does Santiago make about the Alchemist's proposal?

2. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?

3. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?

4. In Part 6, what does Santiago's heart tell him?

5. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 5, why does Santiago resist the idea of continuing his journey to the pyramids?

2. Why does the Alchemist warn Santiago to be cautious when making his predictions?

3. Why are all oases considered neutral ground during battles?

4. Why does the tribal chief order the members to carry weapons?

5. How does the Englishman feel about Santiago's comments about learning the universal language?

6. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago about learning to turn lead into gold?

7. What does the tribal chief assure Santiago that the tribe always does?

8. What is the vision which Santiago has at the end of Part 4?

9. What is courage the essential ingredient in, according to the Alchemist?

10. What does the Alchemist do with all of Santiago's money in Part 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Decide which event in this novel was the most critical in your opinion. Support your judgment with specific details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the evolution of Santiago from the beginning of this story to the end. Use information and examples from the text to support your description.

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