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

2. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man did not give him money.
(b) The old man didn't give him any useful information.
(c) The old man was right.
(d) The old man was wrong.

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

4. Which of the following does Santiago not have left after his interaction with the boy in Part 2?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Two stones.
(c) Money.
(d) Book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

2. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?

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

4. While sleeping on the stone floor in Part 1, who does Santiago think about?

5. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?

(see the answer key)

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