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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. What does Santiago offer to build for the crystal merchant?
(a) New crystals.
(b) An outside display case.
(c) A place to keep sheep.
(d) A tea stand.

2. What does the old man give to Santiago in Part 2?
(a) Two oracle stones.
(b) Two crystal stones.
(c) Three oracle stones.
(d) Three crystal stones.

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

4. Where is the caravan traveling in Part 3?
(a) Across Spain.
(b) Across Africa.
(c) Across the sea.
(d) Across the Sahara.

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 is afraid of thieves.
(c) He does not like change.
(d) He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the decision to not return home in Part 3 make Santiago feel?

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

3. How many times has Santiago had the dream about the child?

4. What is the payment Santiago expects for completing his first job on his journey?

5. What is the Englishman in Part 3 looking for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of the display case Santiago builds in Part 3?

2. In Part 1, what does Santiago anticipate explaining to the merchant's daughter?

3. What advice does Santiago's father share with him after Santiago describes his dream to travel and see the world?

4. In regard to traveling, what is Santiago's father sure?

5. Why did Santiago's parents send him to study at the seminary?

6. After Santiago gives one-tenth of his sheep to the old man, what happens to the remainder of his flock?

7. What does the old man confirm after Santiago has sold his flock?

8. Who are the only people that Santiago's father say are able to travel?

9. What does Santiago decide in Part 2 is holding him back from reaching his destiny?

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

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