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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 does the Alchemist take Santiago the day after he makes his trade?

2. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?

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

4. What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?

5. Which of the following is not found in the oasis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do Santiago and the Alchemist discuss at the beginning of their journey in Part 6?

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

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

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

9. 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?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one aspect of symbolism from the text and explain it in detail. Include details such as: what is the symbol, what is it a symbol for, why is the symbolism important to the story, etc... Include specific examples from the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The book has a subtitle, A Fable about Following Your Dreams. Do you believe this is an appropriate subtitle? Support your answer with your own personal opinion and details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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