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

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

3. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?
(a) Back home.
(b) He will always stay a shepherd.
(c) The Egyptian pyramids.
(d) With the merchant's daughter.

4. Where is Santiago transported in his dreams?
(a) The castle of the king.
(b) Andalusia.
(c) The gypsy's home.
(d) The Egyptian pyramids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?

2. What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago in Part 2?

3. What alone will not suffice, according to the Englishman, to make it across the desert?

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

5. How large is the caravan Santiago is on in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Santiago learn to listen to as he travels with the caravan?

9. How does Santiago earn money from the crystal merchant?

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

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