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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal makes up Santiago's flock?
(a) Horses.
(b) Cows.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Geese.

3. What does Santiago do with the three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) Travels to the town of Andalusia.
(b) Buys a flock of sheep.
(c) Travels the world.
(d) Buys land to farm near his father.

4. The first time Santiago approaches the ticket window, what does he leave with?
(a) Stones.
(b) Nothing.
(c) More sheep to herd.
(d) A ticket to Africa.

5. Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?
(a) He cannot afford it.
(b) He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.
(c) He does not like change.
(d) He is afraid of thieves.

6. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?
(a) A herd of sheep.
(b) A ticket to Egypt.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) Lunch.

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

8. About how long after Santiago builds something for the crystal merchant does Santiago believe it will take him to earn enough money to return home?
(a) About one month.
(b) About twelve months.
(c) About six months.
(d) About three months.

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

10. Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live so long?
(a) The protection of the crystals.
(b) The omens.
(c) The Elixir of Life.
(d) He is rich.

11. Where does Santiago meet the old man in Part 1?
(a) In the field with his sheep.
(b) On a bench in the plaza.
(c) At the gypsy's home.
(d) At the house of the merchant's daughter.

12. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?
(a) Urim and Thummim.
(b) Omen and Gypsy.
(c) Gypsy and Thummim.
(d) Urim and Omen.

13. What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?
(a) Tea and cookies.
(b) Crystals with omens inside.
(c) Crystal glasses.
(d) Crystal glasses with tea in them.

14. What does Santiago decide in Part 1 that he will no longer believe?
(a) Gypsies.
(b) Dreams.
(c) His parents.
(d) Kings.

15. How many golden coins does Santiago's father find in the field?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of his flock does Santiago's friend buy?

2. What does the individual who Santiago visits in Part 1 before going to see the merchant's daughter do for him?

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

4. What regular job does Santiago eventually acquire in Part 2?

5. According to Part 1, what does Santiago believe will keep life interesting?

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