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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?Fear of realizing the dream; disappointmentLoveFearImpossibility - 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does Santiago get to the oasis?he travels on horsebackhe runs with the Englishmanhe travels in a dune buggyhe travels with a caravan
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Englishman seek?richesthe secret to lifethe Alchemistthe Emerald Tablet
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Soul of the World?force that binds all of us together and governs all things and that speaks with us in the language of signs or omensforce that makes the wind carry messagesforce of natureforce that keeps people from achieving their personal legend
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Elixir of Life?a mythical person who can make a person live forevera mythical pizza that supposedly is the most delicious in the worlda mythical potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youtha mythical pyramid that appears to weary travels
- 6. Multiple ChoiceFatima and Santiago know they are meant to be together. Fatima assures Santiago that...she will only marry him if he goes and finds gold at the pyramidsshe is proud that he can read and wants him to teach hershe is a obedient woman and will do what he tells her to doShe is proud to be from the desert and wants her husband to be free like the wind that shapes the dunes
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSantiago sees this and realizes it is an omen. He must warn the tribal leaders.Snakes sheddingHawks fightingCamels diggingEagles flying
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Alchemist teaches Santiago that...the answers are within his heartthere are many ways to transform lead into goldthere is only one way to learn- through action.the desert is not a nice place
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the wind do to help Santiago?It blows violently and creates a sandstorm to trick the guardsIt blows down all the tents to distract the guardsIt blows sand into the guards eyes and knocks them downIt blows all the sand on top of the guards
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Alchemist give to the monk and to Santiago?a scimitarsolid goldan emeraldhis horse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Alchemist tells a story of a Roman and his sons. What is the meaning of this story?Men should have two sonsNo matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world.No matter what the story, every one has an endingFathers should be proud of their children no matter what.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when Santiago reaches the pyramids that makes his heart burst with joy?He is beaten and robbed and realizes he is alive!He is beaten and robbed, but realizes he can still be a shepherd!He is beaten and robbed, but realizes where his treasure truly lies!He is beaten and robbed, but remembers there's gold at the monastery!
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the last line of the book?"I'm going home," he said."I'm tired," he said."I'm coming father," he said."I'm coming Fatima," he said.
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