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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7 (through page 177).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is there increasing talk about throughout the caravan?
(a) Thieves and robbers coming to attack the caravan.
(b) War between members of the caravan.
(c) War between Egypt and Spain.
(d) War between the desert tribes.

2. What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?
(a) You are not worthy.
(b) You already know how to do it.
(c) I will not teach you.
(d) Try doing it.

3. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago to trade in Part 5?
(a) A camel.
(b) Fatima.
(c) Gold pieces.
(d) His books.

4. What does the Alchemist do to Santiago one they are in the chosen location the day after Santiago's trade in Part 5?
(a) Teaches him.
(b) Helps him find riches.
(c) Tests him.
(d) Loses him.

5. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?
(a) Man.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Lead.
(d) Conflict.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

2. What do the individuals that appear next to Santiago while he is digging for treasure need?

3. What keeps happening to the hole Santiago digs for treasure?

4. What payment does the individual Santiago visits in Part 1 demand for the service she provided him?

5. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?

(see the answer key)

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