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- 1. Multiple Choice1. The personification of the lake in the Prologue establishes a _______ tone for the novel.candidmagicalhumorousnegative
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSantiago’s first memorable desire was to travel. He fulfilled this desire bybooking a trip to Meccabuying a flock of sheepaccompanying the Englishman on a trip to Egyptvisiting the merchant's daughter
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSantiago's parents wanted him to make a living asa goat herdera merchanta priesta shepherd
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSantiago is best described asa followerindividualisticnaiveselfless
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTo repay her for interpreting his dream, the old gypsy woman requires Santiago give herone tenth of his flock of sheepthree ancient Spanish gold coinsone tenth of his treasure, should he find ithis book and his jacket
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSantiago and Melchizedek discuss a baker, Santiago later reflects on the baker, thinking to himself, "That baker..." Based on context, which best completes Santiago's thought?...must be proud of the career choice he has made and the status that comes with it...has found his niche in life; and this is the way of the world...is too complacement in his career choice and will never fulfill his Personal Legend...is a dreamer who made his dream of owning his own business a reality
- 7. Multiple ChoiceUpon leaving Santiago, Melchizedek tells him to follow the omens. As Santiago is about to leave, which of the following omens appears?a grasshopperan unusual Spanish beetlea butterflya parrot
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich quote is most clearly connected to the thematic idea of the pursuit of goals or dreams?“There was also the merchant’s daughter, but she wasn’t as important as his flock, because she didn’t depend on him.”"The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon“The boy promised himself that, when he returned from Egypt, he would buy that sword.”“He was feeling sorry for himself, and lamenting the fact that his life could have changed so suddenly and so drastically.”
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn Tarifa, a young man in Western dress offers to help Santiago reach the pyramids. What valuable life lesson does Santiago learn from his encounter with this individual?Kind people will help you on your journey if you are reaching for your goals.Trusting people ensures a strong bond is created between them.Sometimes, you must lose something valuable in order to truly appreciate the obstacles in your path.Sacrifices must always be made in order to fulfill your dreams.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceBecoming dependent on people is shown to be a deterrent to achieving your dreams becausethey will want you to change your dreams to match theirs.they will want to come with you, which will only slow your progress.they will try to undermine your dreams in favor of pursuing their own.what they think of you becomes more important to you than your own dreams are
- 11. Multiple ChoiceRegarding the crystal merchant’s decision to allow Santiago to sell tea at the crystal shop, the narrator says, “Sometimes, there’s just no way to hold back the river.” This line relates most clearly to which thematic idea?the ordinary versus the extraordinarysymbolism in naturebelief in --or rejection-- the idea of fatethe hero's journey
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSantiago works at the crystal shop fornine months and nine dayseleven months and nine dayseleven months and eleven daysone year and nine days
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe mysterious word maktub means"It is written""Your fate is in your hands""Personal Legend""Listen to your heart"
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen he first joins the caravan, Santiago is mistaken for a native Arab. Coelho most likely includes this detail for all of the following reasons EXCEPTto demonstrate that Santiago has fully assimilated into Arab culture.to establish contrast between Santiago and the Englishman.to suggest that Santiago is trying to hide his Spanish nationality.to highlight how much Santiago’s intuitive abilities have developed since his arrival in Africa.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the novel, Santiago’s recurring thoughts of returning to life as a shepherd representthe pitfalls we encounter in pursuit of our goals.how our subconscious desires become known to us when the time is right.Santiago’s ability to pursue multiple paths simultaneously.the human tendency to seek the familiar when we are afraid
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the novel, the desert is depicted as all of the following EXCEPTa wise friendan unpredictable teacheran otherworldly dreamscapea vindictive enemy
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhen the alchemist puts his sword to Santiago’s throat at their first encounter, Santiago feelsa strange sense of joya heart-stopping terroran unexplainable loyaltya burning curiousity
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe detailed imagery used to describe chieftains’ tent at the center of the oasis serves primarily tocontrast Arab and Spanish cultural normsreflect Santiago's awe of the chieftains opulence and authorityhighlight the chieftains' wealth in comparison to the poverty of other residents of the oasisforeshadow the treasure Santiago will discover
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the alchemist say he will not instruct Santiago?Santiago already knows everything he needs to knowSantiago has become too arrogant to learnThe alchemist does not believe Santiago is capable of alchemySantiago must realize his Personal Legend entirely on his own
- 20. Multiple ChoiceFatima's response to Santiago's marriage proposal suggestsshe is not really to commit to Santiago, a Spaniardshe is already betrothed to someone else at the oasisshe worries Santiago is abandoning his Personal Legendshe is too surprised to give Santiago an answer
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist challenges Santiago, "Show me where there is life out in the desert." What sign of life does Santiago find?a cobraa hawka scorpiona fox
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist's challenge to Santiago, described in question 21 above, is most likely the alchemist's way oflearning whether Santiago can hunt to survivediscerning how well Santiago interacts with nature's methods of communicationtaking Santiago away from the safety of the oasis to see if the boy is frightened by the desertdeciding if Santiago will be a suitable travelling partner for a long trip across the desert
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist predicts that if Santiago remains at the oasis with Fatima, he will feelreliefangerjoyregret
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are arguments the alchemist uses to encourage Santiago to continue his pursuit across the desert EXCEPT“Fatima is a woman of the desert. She knows that men have to go away in order to return.”"You'll use your knowledge of the welfare of the oasis and its inhabitants""You'll walk around, night after night, at the oasis, and Fatima will be unhappy because she'll feel it was she who interrupted your quest.""Then, sometime during the fourth year, the omens will abandon you, because you've stopped listening to them."
- 25. Multiple ChoiceToward the end of the novel, the wind carries the “sweet, sickly smell of blood.” Coelho most likely includes this detail is tosuggest the wind is more adept at carrying foul stenches than pleasant aromasshow Santiago is becoming sensitive to pain and sufferingshow the interconnectedness between the wind and the actions of people.suggest the alchemist must teach Santiago about the ills of the world
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen Santiago asks “what went wrong” with other alchemists who failed in their pursuits, the alchemist says it was because they were too focused on findingemeraldstruthlovegold
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist reveals the Master Work could be written entirely on an Emerald Tablet, which suggests the Master Work functions as a symbol ofsimplicitywealthuniquenessdesirability
- 28. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the alchemist, real knowledge is gained through _______ and _______.instruction and readingobservation and instructionexperience and observationreading and experience
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist says, “...all you have to do is contemplate a single grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation.” This line relates most clearly to which thematic idea?belief in--or rejection of--the idea of fatesymbolism in naturethe pursuit of goals or dreamsthe ordinary versus the extraordinary
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn the Coptic Church, the alchemist transforms lead into gold, which he divides into four pieces. To whom does he give each piece at this time?two parts to himself; one to Santiago; one to the monkone part to himself; two to Santiago; one to the monktwo parts to the monk, one to Santiago, one to himselfone part to himself; one to Santiago; one to the monk; one to the church
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