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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's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) Back home.
(b) He will always stay a shepherd.
(c) With the merchant's daughter.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

2. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?
(a) Reads his palm.
(b) Interprets his dreams.
(c) Tells his fortune.
(d) Reads the bumps on his head.

3. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Alchemist.
(c) Andalusia.
(d) Santiago.

4. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) At home.
(b) With the beautiful girl.
(c) In the oasis.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

5. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?
(a) With a ticket salesman.
(b) With a camel salesman.
(c) With a crystal merchant.
(d) Herding sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?

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

3. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?

4. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

5. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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