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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 tribal chief tell Santiago to always listen to?

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

3. What does Fatima trust in?

4. What do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 demand to know?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is courage the essential ingredient in, according to the Alchemist?

6. 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?"

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Alchemist has told Santiago throughout the book that everything is learned by action. Explain in detail what this means, using supporting details from the text. Then describe a time in your life when you learned by action and how it is similar to Santiago.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the importance of literacy within this novel. Do not report on being unable to read the novel if one is illiterate. Instead, focus on how literacy brings power within the novel. Provide specific examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Santiago continues refining his skills. Explain how, throughout your life, you have continued to refine specific skills. Be sure to include examples of the events or activities you had to do to refine your skills and make connections to how Santiago had to refine his skills.

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