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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Santiago's father think he will end up after he has seen the world in his travels?

2. What does the old man says that conspires to see that people really get what they want?

3. What are the names of the stones Santiago carries in Part 2?

4. What does Santiago think the object he offered to build the crystal merchant will do?

5. How long does the crystal merchant say it would take Santiago to earn the amount of money needed to go to Egypt?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part 2, what intensifies as Santiago debates whether to stay with his flock or continue on to Egypt?

3. What is the outcome of the display case Santiago builds in Part 3?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you were Santiago, what steps would you have taken differently and why? If you believe you would have followed the exact path of Santiago, describe in detail why you would make those same choices faced with the same struggles.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one aspect of symbolism from the text and explain it in detail. Include details such as: what is the symbol, what is it a symbol for, why is the symbolism important to the story, etc... Include specific examples from the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing in detail how the concept of full circle applies to this novel. Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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