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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. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?
(a) He gives it to the crystal maker.
(b) He gives it to the old man.
(c) He gives it to the boy.
(d) He buys two camels with it.

2. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?
(a) Cleaning the crystal.
(b) Making crystals.
(c) Washing windows.
(d) Running errands.

3. At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

4. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?
(a) The church where he learned the seminary skills.
(b) The merchant's store.
(c) An abandoned church.
(d) A gypsy's caravan.

5. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Gypsies.
(b) His parents.
(c) Kings.
(d) Dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?

2. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?

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

4. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?

5. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?

(see the answer key)

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