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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. Who is the powerful and intimidating stranger Santiago meets after he leaves the tribal chief?
(a) The Alchemist.
(b) One of the tribal leaders of the warring tribes.
(c) Fatima.
(d) The Englishman.

2. What does Santiago do while the Englishman tries to observe the desert and learn its language?
(a) Learns Arabic.
(b) Reads the Englishman's books.
(c) Learns to turn lead into gold.
(d) Creates the Elixir of Life.

3. In Part 6, how long are the alchemist and Santiago given to prove that Santiago really does have the ability that the Alchemist claims he does?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

4. Who does Santiago meet at the well in Part 4?
(a) The camel driver.
(b) A beautiful girl.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) Englishman.

5. What does tribal tradition say about the oasis?
(a) It can never be attacked.
(b) It must be protected at all costs.
(c) It must choose sides in the battle.
(d) It is neutral ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Alchemist advise Santiago to listen to in order to immerse himself in the desert?

2. What happens the day after Santiago speaks with the tribal chief?

3. Why are oases considered neutral ground?

4. What reward will Santiago receive if the tribal chief's prediction is correct?

5. What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the vision which Santiago has at the end of Part 4?

2. What does it mean when Santiago tells the Englishman that all the teachings in his books could be "written on the surface of an emerald?"

3. What does the Alchemist suggest will happen if Santiago does not pursue his destiny?

4. What does the tribal chief assure Santiago that the tribe always does?

5. Why does the Alchemist warn Santiago to be cautious when making his predictions?

6. How does Santiago propose one should learn about the universal language?

7. What does Santiago tell his heart in Part 6?

8. Why are all oases considered neutral ground during battles?

9. What does Santiago learn to accept as he is crossing the desert in Part 6?

10. What does the Alchemist say quests begin and end with?

(see the answer keys)

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