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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 (through page 109).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(b) To become a shop owner.
(c) To make crystals.
(d) To go to Egypt.

2. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) One-tenth.
(b) Nine-tenths.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-fourth.

3. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?
(a) The Universe.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Oracles.
(d) Omens.

4. What does the Englishman plan on using the object he built outside of his tent for?
(a) To begin turning lead into gold.
(b) To create the Master Work.
(c) To keep his tent warm.
(d) To make the Elixir of Life.

5. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?
(a) One year.
(b) Many years.
(c) Many months.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

2. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

3. How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in Part 4?

4. In Part 4, what kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?

5. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?

(see the answer key)

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