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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 (through page 83).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does the caravan leader give to Santiago and the others?
(a) In the caravan, disobedience means death.
(b) In the desert, you must obey the camels.
(c) In the caravan, you must obey the Bedouins.
(d) In the desert, disobedience means death.

2. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?
(a) Two stones.
(b) Two camels.
(c) A ticket on the boat.
(d) Two crystals.

3. What does Santiago want to do with the money he earns by working for a merchant?
(a) Buy a new flock of sheep.
(b) Go home and work for his father.
(c) Start his own crystal shop.
(d) Go to Egypt.

4. What does Santiago do upon waking in Part 2, after being robbed?
(a) Helps a merchant assemble his stall.
(b) Searches for the other boy.
(c) Tries to find money to buy a new ticket to Africa.
(d) Looks for the old man.

5. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?
(a) Tea.
(b) Muslim beliefs.
(c) Omens.
(d) Crystals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

2. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

3. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

4. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?

5. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

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