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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. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 1 year.

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

3. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
(a) The fact that he can speak Latin and Greek.
(b) The fact that he wants to become a priest.
(c) The fact that he can read.
(d) The fact that he is a shepherd.

4. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?
(a) Oracles.
(b) The Universe.
(c) Omens.
(d) Crystals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago do in Part 2 after he realizes his money is gone?

2. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?

3. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?

4. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?

5. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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