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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 get three ancient Spanish gold coins?

2. According to the crystal merchant, where are Muslims obligated to visit?

3. What port town does Santiago leave from in Part 2?

4. What is the Englishman in Part 3 looking for?

5. Where does Santiago sleep after being robbed?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, why is Santiago annoyed?

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

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

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

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

6. In Part 1, what does Santiago anticipate explaining to the merchant's daughter?

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

8. How does Santiago travel to the Egyptian pyramids after leaving the crystal merchant's shop?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think is the most ironic event of this novel? Use specific events from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Language is a critical theme in this novel. Describe how students who are exchange students or English as a Second Language learners might face difficulties in this class while reading this novel. Provide details and examples to receive full credit.

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