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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 Fatima trust in?

2. What does Santiago tell the Alchemist that his heart is afraid of?

3. Which of the following is considered the liquid half of the Master Work?

4. What do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 do when the alchemist explains what the items in his bag do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Part 6, what does Santiago promise his heart?

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

5. What brave step does Santiago take at the beginning of Part 5?

6. What does the Alchemist suggest will happen if Santiago does not pursue his destiny?

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

8. What is the Alchemist testing when Santiago encounters him after leaving the chieftain?

9. What does Santiago learn to accept as he is crossing the desert in Part 6?

10. What is the only way to stay happy according to the camel driver, who is a friend to Santiago?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

If you were Santiago, what steps would you have taken differently and why? If you believe you would have followed the exact path of Santiago, describe in detail why you would make those same choices faced with the same struggles.

Essay Topic 3

Write a character analysis essay on why certain characters disappear throughout the story. Explain how, even though the characters disappear, they still are reflected in the story until the very end of the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text.

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