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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. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?

2. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?

3. What does the Alchemist say quests always end with?

4. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?

5. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Santiago tell his heart in Part 6?

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

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

4. What does it mean when Santiago tells the Englishman that all the teachings in his books could be "written on the surface of an emerald?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing in detail how the concept of full circle applies to this novel. Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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