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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Alchemist say that the suffering Santiago's heart is experiencing is not as bad as?
(a) Living an unfulfilled destiny.
(b) His destiny.
(c) Fear of the suffering.
(d) What will come.

2. What does Fatima trust in?
(a) The tribal chief.
(b) The fates of the desert.
(c) Santiago.
(d) The alchemist.

3. Who is the powerful and intimidating stranger Santiago meets after he leaves the tribal chief?
(a) The Alchemist.
(b) The Englishman.
(c) Fatima.
(d) One of the tribal leaders of the warring tribes.

4. What does the Alchemist say quests always begin with?
(a) Fulfillment of their destinies.
(b) Heart trials.
(c) Major tests.
(d) Luck.

5. Why are oases considered neutral ground?
(a) There are many jewels.
(b) They are home to the alchemist.
(c) They hold no weapons.
(d) They are home to women and children.

6. How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in Part 4?
(a) He is infatuated.
(b) He does not like her.
(c) He is intimidated by her.
(d) He is in love at first sight.

7. The Soul of the World is which of the following?
(a) The language in which all things are said to communicate.
(b) The discovery of how all things communicate.
(c) The philosopher's stone.
(d) Liquid half of the Master Work.

8. Where does the Alchemist take Santiago the day after he makes his trade?
(a) To the tribal chief.
(b) To see Fatima.
(c) Into the desert.
(d) To the pyramids.

9. When Santiago and the Alchemist are about two days away from the pyramids, what does Santiago what to learn?
(a) How to turn lead into gold.
(b) About alchemy.
(c) How to turn gold into lead.
(d) How to find his treasure.

10. What precautions do Santiago and the Alchemist take as they travel through the desert?
(a) To get their as fast as they can.
(b) To study the omens of the desert.
(c) To visit all of the oases.
(d) To avoid battles.

11. What does the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?
(a) They will abandon their destiny.
(b) They will never reach their own.
(c) They will help others to reach their destiny.
(d) They will learn to turn lead into gold.

12. What does the Alchemist say that Santiago will be successful at if he does not pursue his destiny?
(a) Being a merchant.
(b) Being a herder.
(c) Being a counselor.
(d) Being a camel rider.

13. What should Santiago acquire for his trade, according to the Alchemist in Part 5?
(a) Books.
(b) Gold pieces.
(c) A horse.
(d) A camel.

14. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago will severely test him?
(a) Soul of God.
(b) Philosopher's Stone.
(c) Soul of the World.
(d) Elixir of Life.

15. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?
(a) It must be protected at all costs.
(b) It must choose sides in the battle.
(c) It is neutral ground.
(d) It can never be attacked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

2. In Part 5, who tells Santiago a story about a tribe's traditions?

3. In Part 6, what does Santiago always promise about his heart?

4. What does Santiago declare before he leaves with the Alchemist in Part 5?

5. What does the Alchemist say gold truly represents?

(see the answer keys)

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