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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 makes Santiago realize in Part 2 that he is the only one keeping himself from traveling?
(a) The old man.
(b) His sheep.
(c) The wind.
(d) The gypsy.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comforts Santiago after he is taken advantage of in Part 2?

2. What is the job of the main character in Part 1?

3. What demand does the king have if Santiago is serious about learning more about his hidden treasure?

4. In what building does Santiago spend the night before heading into the village to meet the merchant's daughter?

5. In Part 1, what does Santiago want to do with his life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Santiago see in his father's eyes?

5. How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago leaving?

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

7. What does Santiago reflect upon in Part 1 regarding to the sheep?

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

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

10. How does Santiago think in Part 2 he can get the money to buy a ticket to Africa?

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