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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (through page 26).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) Buys a flock of sheep.
(b) Travels the world.
(c) Buys land to farm near his father.
(d) Travels to the town of Andalusia.

3. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(b) The possibility of being a shepherd.
(c) The possibility of traveling the world.
(d) The possibility of having a dream come true.

4. Which of the following characters does not meet with Santiago during Part 1 of the novel?
(a) The king.
(b) The gypsy.
(c) The alchemist.
(d) Santiago's father.

5. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To realize his obligations.
(b) To realize his destiny.
(c) To fulfill his obligations.
(d) To share his wealth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?

3. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?

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

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

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