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

2. The Alchemist tells Santiago in Part 5 to prepare in what way?
(a) By saying goodbye to Fatima.
(b) Like a warrior.
(c) Like a hawk.
(d) By trying to do what he wants to do.

3. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?
(a) Confidence and belief in his mission.
(b) Joy and happiness.
(c) Love and excitement.
(d) Fear and doubt.

4. What happens to Santiago's money in Part 2?
(a) He gives it to the old man.
(b) He buys two camels with it.
(c) He gives it to the crystal maker.
(d) He gives it to the boy.

5. Where does Santiago begin digging once he's reached the pyramids?
(a) Below the biggest pyramid.
(b) Beside a refugee camp.
(c) Next to a hawk.
(d) Where he sees an omen on the sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea that Santiago proposes does the wind like?

2. Who/what does Santiago begin with by talking to and asking for help in Part 7?

3. How long does an alchemist need to heat the metal to purify it?

4. What does the Alchemist use to turn lead into a disk of gold?

5. In Part 6, what does Santiago's heart tell him?

(see the answer key)

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