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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Santiago get three ancient Spanish gold coins?
(a) From the field.
(b) From his mother.
(c) From his father.
(d) From the gypsy.

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

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

4. Which of the follow is not something Santiago decides is a step on the way to his destiny?
(a) The fields in which he herds sheep.
(b) The beautiful girl.
(c) The old man.
(d) His sheep.

5. With the money Santiago has earned working for the merchant in Part 3, how many sheep should Santiago be able to purchase?
(a) Twice the amount.
(b) Half of the amount.
(c) The same amount.
(d) Three times the amount.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Santiago relieved when he leaves the individual whom he discussed his dream with?

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

3. What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?

4. What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?

5. How much of his flock does Santiago give to the old man?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Santiago travel to the Egyptian pyramids after leaving the crystal merchant's shop?

2. What does the crystal merchant tell Santiago he is obligated to do as a Muslim?

3. At the beginning of the book, how long has it been since Santiago saw the merchant's daughter?

4. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?

5. At the beginning of Part 2, why is Santiago annoyed?

6. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?

7. What does the principle of favorability create according to the old man?

8. Why is Santiago disappointed in the gypsy's reading?

9. What does the boy about his own age offer to help Santiago with?

10. Why doesn't Santiago buy a ticket to the Egyptian pyramids?

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