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- 1. Multiple Choice
The story of Narcissus in the Prologue is mainly about:
beauty
the dangers of living in an enchanted forest with talking trees and lakes
vanity
sadness
- 2. Multiple Choice
Santiago reveals that he was supposed to be a ___________ instead of a shephard.
priest
Baker
blacksmith
gypsy
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to the introduction, which is NOT an obstacle that keeps people from realizing their dream?MoneyLoveFearImpossibilities - 4. Multiple Choice
Santiago travels with his sheep to get $ for their wool, but what is he really wanting?
To travel the world
To see the merchant's daughter
To find his father's house
To find more sheep for his flock
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Gypsy woman say about dreams?Dreams are nothing importantDreams always come trueDreams are easy to readDreams are difficult to interpret
- 6. 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
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to sum up Santiago's meeting with the boy in Tangier?Comical; the boys enjoyed many laughsConfusing; the boys did not understand each otherFriendly; the boy tried to help SantiagoUnlucky; the boy took advantage of Santiago's naivete
- 8. Multiple ChoiceSantiago realizes that he has to choose between thinking of himself as a poor victim of a thief or as...A boy who is lucky to be aliveA shepherd with many skillsAn adventurer on a quest for his treasurea shepherd who can read and travel
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Crystal Merchant places another obstacle in front of Santiago, what is it?He tells Santiago he will pay him a lot of moneyHe tells Santiago that he will sell him the shopHe tells Santiago that his daughter loves SantiagoHe tells Santiago it is impossible to reach the pyramids
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Maktub?what will happen to those who praythe law of omensan iron tubWhat is meant to be, will be
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat are Urim and Thummin?Stones that symbolize health or deathStones that symbolize wealth or povertyStones that symbolize yes or noStones that symbolize near or far
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSince The Alchemist contains heavy symbolism that teaches universal lessons, we call itLegendAllegoryMyth
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Gypsy woman, what are dreams?A sneak peak into the futurethe language of Goda sign that you are restlessthe soul of the world
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe religion that Santiago encounters in Africa is:BuddhismHinduismChristianityIslam
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAn 'alchemist' is:a wizarda magiciana mystical chemista gypsy
- 16. Multiple Choice
How many times has Santiago had his dream about the treasure?
1
2
3
too many to count
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Englishman is on a journey to find...a city of golda man who can turn lead into golda beautiful bridehis missing child
- 18. Multiple ChoiceSantiago is best described asa followerindividualisticnaiveselfless
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. 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.”
- 22. 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.
- 23. 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
- 24. Multiple ChoiceSantiago works at the crystal shop fornine months and nine dayseleven months and nine dayseleven months and eleven daysone year and nine days
- 25. 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
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