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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why, according to the boy, do his sheep trust him?
He words hard every day
He provides them with food and water
He is wise
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhen Santiago consults a Gypsy about his dream, he must payone-fourth of his flock.one-tenth of the treasure if he finds it.ten pieces of Spanish silver.nothing; she interprets dreams for free.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSantiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old mansays he is king of Salem.is wearing a magic cloak.knows facts about Santiago.gives him some gold.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceUrim and Thummim areMelchizedek's friends, who will help Santiago.magic beans that are used to tell the future.lucky charms that protect the owner from death.stones that can be used to read omens.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn Africa, Santiago begins workas a camel driverin a crystal shopas a glass-bloweras an alchemist
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMaktuh meansit is done.it is over.it is written.it is good.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Englishman hopes to becomea religious leader.a camel driver.an alchemist.a prophet
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAl-Fayoum isa camel drivera caravan leaderan oasisthe alchemist
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe oasis isa large community in the desert by 300 wells.a mirage that the travelers see because they are tired.a sacred place where people stop to pray.an area controlled by the Bedouin tribe.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceFatima isthe kind wife of one of the chieftains.a woman that Santiago was in love with in Spain.a Bedouin that helps Santiago escape from the oasis.the woman Santiago meets at a well and falls in love with.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWarfare is not supposed to happen at the oasis.TrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist says one must never let up on his quest. Santiago accepts this advice because it reminds him ofthe crystal merchantthe old kinghis fatherthe Englishman
- 13. Multiple ChoiceSantiago sees two hawks fighting and understands this as an omen thatthe Englishman and the Alchemist will fight to the death.he and the Alchemist will roast the hawks and eat them.danger will come to the oasis from the sky.the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn the desert, Santiago turns himself intogold.lead.the sun.the wind.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceLevanter, sirocco, and simum are names for differentplanets.winds.palm trees.metals
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhen Santiago sees the Pyramids, helaughs and dances for joy.collapses from exhaustion.weeps at their beauty.tells the alchemist he is fulfilled.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAs Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached bya caravan heading for the pyramids.several men who steal his gold.an army of warriors.a vision of Fatima.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA man tells Santiago about a dream of treasureburied beside a well at the oasis.in Tarifa, near the crystal merchant's shop.held by the Gypsy who told Santiago's fortune.at the church in Spain where Santiago had been.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe treasure Santiago finds is gold buried bya band of thieves.the alchemist.the camel driver.Spanish conquistadors.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSince The Alchemist contains heavy symbolism that teaches universal lessons, we call itLegendAllegoryMyth
- 21. Multiple ChoicePeople that are blind to their own Personal Legends are represented in the book bysheepdreamstreasure
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe consequences of not following your Personal Legend and suffering regret are represented in the book bythe Gypsythe Crystal Shop Ownerthe King
- 23. Multiple ChoiceObstacles and hardships on life’s journey are represented in the book bythe desert and the windsthe sheepthe Narcissus story
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe importance of enjoying the beauty of the present is represented in the book bythe camel driverthe Englishmanthe tribal chief
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe desire to find yourself, be a better person and reach your potential is represented in the book bythe principal of favorabilityalchemyUrim and Thummin
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe “quest” of finding your personal legend and the importance of reaching your final destination (goals/achievements) is represented in the book bythe desertthe oasisthe pyramids
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe abandoned church (and the lessons he learned from the people he met, including Fatima’s love) represents Santiago’streasurejourneyfailure
- 28. Multiple Choice
What happens in Santiago's repeated dream?
a. A child appears and plays with Santiago's sheep for a long time.
b. A child takes him by the hand and transports him to the pyramids.
c. An old gypsy woman takes his sheep to the pyramids.
d. both a and b
- 29. Multiple Choice
True or False: Only when we are very old do we realize what our personal legend truly was.
True
False
- 30. Multiple Choice
To assist Santiago in finding the treasure, what does Melchizedek require?
a. one-tenth of Santiago's sheep
b, one-tenth of Santiago's treasure
c. The three gold coins Santiago was given by his father.
d. none of the above
- 31. Multiple Choice
What 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 - 32. 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
- 33. 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
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe principle of favorability is also known as ______ luck.goodbadbeginner'swinner's
- 35. Multiple Choice
Why doesn’t the boy need to study the Emerald Tablet?
The tablet doesn't actually exist
The desert will teach him everything he needs to know
Only an alchemist can read the tablet
- 36. Multiple Choice
How does the boy turn himself into the wind?
The alchemist uses his magic to help the boy create an illusion.
He doesn’t; the sand storm is a coincidence.
He uses the Soul of the World to communicate with the wind, sun, and heavens.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the world's greatest lie?We have no control over our fate.Earth was created in 7 days.Personal Legends are unachievable.The desert will make you mad
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