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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 the Alchemist do to Santiago one they are in the chosen location the day after Santiago's trade in Part 5?
(a) Loses him.
(b) Teaches him.
(c) Helps him find riches.
(d) Tests him.

2. What does the Alchemist say quests always end with?
(a) Heart trials.
(b) Fulfillment of their destinies.
(c) Major tests.
(d) Luck.

3. The Soul of the World is which of the following?
(a) The philosopher's stone.
(b) Liquid half of the Master Work.
(c) The language in which all things are said to communicate.
(d) The discovery of how all things communicate.

4. What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?
(a) Evil.
(b) Love.
(c) Power.
(d) Good.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Santiago express to the alchemist at the beginning of Part 6?

3. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago will severely test him?

4. Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?

5. What final decision does Santiago make about the Alchemist's proposal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Alchemist say needs to happen in order for them to realize their destiny?

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

3. What does the Alchemist do with all of Santiago's money in Part 6?

4. What does the Alchemist tell Santiago about learning to turn lead into gold?

5. What do Santiago and the Alchemist discuss at the beginning of their journey in Part 6?

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

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

8. Santiago realizes that both he and the Englishman are seeking their destinies. How does their process differ?

9. How does the Englishman feel about Santiago's comments about learning the universal language?

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

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