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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 Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?
(a) Living an unfulfilled destiny.
(b) His destiny.
(c) What will come.
(d) Fear of the suffering.

2. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) Lunch.
(b) A herd of sheep.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) A ticket to Egypt.

3. What does the Alchemist say that people need to master?
(a) Their hearts.
(b) Their souls.
(c) New knowledge.
(d) Love of another.

4. What is Santiago's first job on his journey?
(a) Creating crystals.
(b) Cleaning windows.
(c) Cleaning up after camels.
(d) Selling tickets.

5. What fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) Andalusia's.
(b) His father's.
(c) The Seminary's.
(d) The gypsy's.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

2. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

3. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

4. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?

5. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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