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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the powerful and intimidating stranger in Part 5 demand of Santiago?
(a) To defend the oasis.
(b) To leave with him.
(c) To know who read the hawk's flight omen.
(d) To race him on horseback.

2. What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?
(a) A bookshelf.
(b) An alchemy hut.
(c) A furnace.
(d) A war shelter.

3. What does the Alchemist say quests always begin with?
(a) Luck.
(b) Heart trials.
(c) Major tests.
(d) Fulfillment of their destinies.

4. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?
(a) By trying to do what he wants to do.
(b) Like a hawk.
(c) Like a warrior.
(d) By saying goodbye to Fatima.

5. What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve his business?
(a) He will have to expand his business.
(b) People will get sick.
(c) Thieves.
(d) He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests.

Short Answer Questions

1. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?

2. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?

3. What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?

4. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

5. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

(see the answer key)

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