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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. Where did Santiago's mother and father send him?
(a) To study at the seminary .
(b) To become a translator.
(c) To become a shepherd.
(d) To school in Spain

2. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?
(a) One tenth of his flock.
(b) One half of his treasure.
(c) One tenth of his treasure.
(d) One half of his flock.

3. What is the Englishman in Part 3 looking for?
(a) An alchemist.
(b) Omens.
(c) Crystals.
(d) Mecca.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

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

4. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

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

(see the answer key)

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