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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 (through page 50).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) At the gypsy's home.
(b) At the house of the merchant's daughter.
(c) In the field with his sheep.
(d) On a bench in the plaza.

2. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(b) Looks for the old man.
(c) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(d) Searches for the other boy.

3. Who visits Santiago in his dreams?
(a) An old man.
(b) His father.
(c) A child.
(d) A king.

4. 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 go to Egypt.
(c) To make crystals.
(d) To become a shop owner.

5. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?
(a) Book.
(b) Money.
(c) Two stones.
(d) Jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?

2. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

3. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?

4. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?

5. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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