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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 (through page 134).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?
(a) He believes her interpretation of the dream.
(b) He only had to pay her a small fee.
(c) He does not have to pay her.
(d) She dies.

2. The Soul of the World is which of the following?
(a) The philosopher's stone.
(b) Liquid half of the Master Work.
(c) The language in which all things are said to communicate.
(d) The discovery of how all things communicate.

3. What does Santiago say he will use the money he earns working for a merchant for?
(a) To become a shop owner.
(b) To make crystals.
(c) To buy a new herd of sheep.
(d) To go to Egypt.

4. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?
(a) Double the size of his shop.
(b) Attract more customers.
(c) Provide better displaying of the crystal.
(d) Cool off the shop.

5. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?
(a) Spain.
(b) China.
(c) Tangier.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?

2. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?

3. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

4. What does the Englishman want the alchemist to teach him?

5. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?

(see the answer key)

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