The Alchemist Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Paulo Coelho
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Alchemist Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Paulo Coelho
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is Santiago looking for in his dream that he never finds?
(a) The king.
(b) Hidden treasure.
(c) His life's desire.
(d) A woman.

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

3. What does the old man advise Santiago to follow?
(a) Stones.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Omens.
(d) Deserts.

4. What does the king describe as the only real obligation in life?
(a) To fulfill his obligations.
(b) To realize his destiny.
(c) To share his wealth.
(d) To realize his obligations.

5. Where does Santiago get his first a job on his journey?
(a) Herding sheep.
(b) With a crystal merchant.
(c) With a ticket salesman.
(d) With a camel salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Englishman in Part 3 believe in that Santiago also believes?

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

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

4. How long has the main character been doing his job in Part 1?

5. What does Santiago do immediately after leaving the individual who performed a service for him in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How much money has Santiago earned by the time he is ready to leave the crystal merchant's shop?

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

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

6. How does Santiago spend his time before he falls asleep on the old abandoned church floor?

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

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

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

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

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