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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 say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?

2. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago will severely test him?

3. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

4. What does Santiago's heart tell him as he and the Alchemist pass the encampment in Part 6?

5. What do do the individuals who approach the Alchemist and Santiago in Part 6 do when the alchemist explains what the items in his bag do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What conclusion does Santiago make about all of the information he reads in the Englishman's books?

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

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

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

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

10. In Part 5, why does Santiago resist the idea of continuing his journey to the pyramids?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the various themes in this novel and how they relate to each other. Use supporting details from the text throughout your description.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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