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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 (through page 151).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Santiago feel he must stay with his flock of animals at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) He needs their fleece.
(b) He loves them.
(c) He promised his father.
(d) They depend on him.

2. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?
(a) The old man.
(b) The beautiful girl.
(c) His sheep.
(d) The fields in which he herds sheep.

3. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) His desire to go to Mecca.
(b) His love for Fatima.
(c) His fear of the alchemist.
(d) His longing to go home.

4. Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
(a) At home.
(b) With the beautiful girl.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) In the oasis.

5. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?
(a) One-fourth.
(b) One-tenth.
(c) Nine-tenths.
(d) One-half.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

2. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?

3. What position within the tribe is Santiago awarded after the attack in Part 5?

4. What does the boy in Part 2 tell Santiago he must buy in order to travel?

5. Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?

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