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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 the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?

2. What two things do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 find in the alchemist's bag?

3. What does the tribal chief tell Santiago to always listen to?

4. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?

5. What surprises Santiago about do the individuals who approach him and the Alchemist in Part 6 ?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the Alchemist say quests begin and end with?

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

5. Santiago realizes that both he and the Englishman are seeking their destinies. How does their process differ?

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

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

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

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

10. What does the Alchemist say needs to happen in order for them to realize their destiny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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