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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 does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?

2. What happens after the oasis is attacked?

3. Who approaches the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6?

4. What promise does the tribal chief tell Santiago they will break?

5. About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

Now that you have finished the novel, complete an in-depth analysis of foreshadowing within this novel. Be sure to include what events were foreshadowed and how they were foreshadowed. Use very specific examples form the text to support your ideas and opinions.

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