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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?
(a) The king.
(b) Hidden treasure.
(c) A woman.
(d) His life's desire.

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 half of his flock.
(d) One tenth of his treasure.

3. What makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The old man.
(b) The wind.
(c) The gypsy.
(d) His sheep.

4. What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant in Part 3?
(a) English.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Spanish

5. What fields does Santiago travel with his flock of animals?
(a) Andalusia's.
(b) His father's.
(c) The gypsy's.
(d) The Seminary's.

6. What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?
(a) He loses it and cannot find it.
(b) It is stolen by the old man.
(c) He gives it to the crystal maker.
(d) It is stolen by the boy.

7. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?
(a) Soul of the world.
(b) Soul of the heart.
(c) Heart of the soul.
(d) Heart of the world.

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

9. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?
(a) The possibility of having a dream come true.
(b) The possibility of meeting the merchant's daughter.
(c) The possibility of traveling the world.
(d) The possibility of being a shepherd.

10. What principles does the old man tell Santiago about which create luck?
(a) Pyramids.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Crystal.
(d) Favorability.

11. How large is the caravan Santiago is on in Part 3?
(a) Thousands of people and animals.
(b) Dozens of people and animals.
(c) Hundreds of people only.
(d) Hundreds of people and animals.

12. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?
(a) The old man was wrong.
(b) The old man did not give him money.
(c) The old man was right.
(d) The old man didn't give him any useful information.

13. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?
(a) With a camel salesman.
(b) With a crystal merchant.
(c) With a ticket salesman.
(d) Herding sheep.

14. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?

2. To where is Santiago planning on traveling by ship in Part 2?

3. Who does Santiago visit before he goes to see the merchant's daughter?

4. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

5. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?

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