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- 1. Multiple Choice
Santiago's parents wanted him to be a
Shepherd
Coin Collector
Priest
Good Husband
- 2. Multiple Choice
Santiago's feels like his purpose in life is to
tend to his flock
travel
marry the Merchant's daughter
be a man of God
- 3. Multiple Choice
What purpose do Santiago's books serve besides something to do while he's tending his flock?
Provide heat
Provide comfort when sleeping (like a pillow)
Provide food for his sheep
Provide something to trade at the market
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why is it shocking that Santiago can read?
Because people who can read aren't usually shepherds
Because he doesn't look like a person who can read
Because he should be priest if he can read
Because it just is
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does Santiago's father give him so that he can travel?
Gold coins
Food
His blessing
A flock of sheep
- 6. Multiple Choice
Thinking about the merchant's daughter makes Santiago want to
get married and settle down
live in one place forever
buy more sheep and get rich
sheer his sheep and impress her
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Crystal Merchant's Personal Legend?to own a crystal shopto travel to Meccato be successfulto help Santiago
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich character seeks an alchemist?Santiagothe Englishmanthe Crystal Merchantthe King of Salem
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does santiago find at the oasis?
a few palm trees, 300 wells, 50,000 date trees, and innumerable colored tents
fast food restaurants
teslas
polar bears
- 10. Multiple Choice
what did the boy find at the pyramids?
a bunch of stuff
nothing
his family
his sheep
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn the story of Narcissus, why does the lake weep?She loved NarcissusShe was happy that she drowned himShe saw her own beauty in his eyesShe knew she would be blamed for his death
- 12. 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
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?Fear of realizing the dream; disappointmentLoveFearImpossibility
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Alchemist give to the monk and to Santiago?a scimitarsolid goldan emeraldhis horse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSantiago sees this and realizes it is an omen. He must warn the tribal leaders.Snakes sheddingHawks fightingCamels diggingEagles flying
- 16. 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
- 17. 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.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceLevanter, sirocco, and simum are names for differentplanets.winds.palm trees.metals
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAl-Fayoum isa camel drivera caravan leaderan oasisthe alchemist
- 22. 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
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. 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
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe alchemist predicts that if Santiago remains at the oasis with Fatima, he will feelreliefangerjoyregret
- 27. Multiple ChoiceComplete the quote: When you want something, all the _________________ conspires in helping you to achieve it.peopleworldkingsuniverse
- 28. Multiple Choice
The Gypsy tells the boy his dream must be true because
a child showed him the Pyramids
she's never heard of the Pyramids
he had the dream multiple times
he's young and willing to see if the dream is true
- 29. Multiple Choice
How does Santiago plan on impressing the Merchant's daughter?
By getting rich
By showing her how he shears his sheep
By reading to her
By staying in one place and providing her with the life she deserves
- 30. Multiple Choice
The old man admits that the book Santiago is reading is both interesting and irritating. What's irritating about the book?
It exposes the world's greatest lie (that our lives are controlled by fate)
It reveals that most people are in control of their own destiny
It contains too many characters
It's too long
- 31. Multiple Choice
Where is Melchizedek from?
Andalusia
Salem
somewhere is Spain
everywhere
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is a person's Personal legend?
what you've always dreamed of doing and how to do it
an old adage
a personal belief
what you've always wanted to accomplish
- 33. Multiple Choice
How did Melchizedek help the miner looking for emeralds?
he gave him a pile of emeralds
he transformed himself into a stone
he put positive thoughts in his head
he didn't help him
- 34. Multiple Choice
Why didn't Santiago say goodbye to the merchant?
Santiago remembered that the first day, the merchant made him work for food.
Santiago didn't want to have any bad memories, and the merchant reminded him of the thief who stole his money.
Santiago didn't want to cry with other people in the shop.
The crystal merchant wasn't real. He was just Melchizedek disguised as a merchant helping Santiago out again.
- 35. Multiple Choice
After leaving the bar, why did Santiago feel tremendously happy?
Santiago was able to finally have a conversation with the bar owner and he found out what he had tried to warn him about his first day there.
Santiago knew that Melchizedek was with him and he made a decision to follow his treasure.
Santiago found some person who was selling sheep and he saw this as a good omen.
Santiago realized that he now knew how to do things well, being a shepherd and a crystal merchant.
- 36. Multiple Choice
What is the Englishman looking for?
The Englishman is looking for the philosopher's stone.
The Englishman is looking for Santiago because he heard of the crystal that he sells.
The Englishman is looking for Santiago because he caught the thief who had stolen all his money.
The Englishman was looking for a person to help him translate English to arabic. Just then, he found Santiago.
- 37. Multiple Choice
What figures of speech (more than one) are being used in the following quote from the book: "The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy."
onomatopoeia
alliteration
personification
metaphor
- 38. Multiple Choice
The leader of the caravan asked everyone to swear to their God. The Englishman said nothing. What can we infer about him and his religious believes?
The Englishman is a private person.
The Englishman is an atheist.
The Englishman is unsure of who to pray to.
The Englishman does not understand what the leader of the caravan is saying.
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which of the following quotes show that desert life seems to balance itself?
"During one of these conversations, the driver told of his own life."
"One day, the earth began to tremble, and the Nile overflowed its bank."
"...people need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want."
"One always had something that the other needed - as if everything were indeed written by one hand."
- 40. Multiple Choice
According to the prologue from "The Alchemist," what did Narcissus do daily?
Picked flowers that were named after him
Cried in a lake so that nobody would notice him.
Knelt by the lake to admire himself
Read books from a caravan given to him by an alchemist.
- 41. Multiple Choice
In literature, what do you call the main character in a novel?
A minor character
A static character
A dynamic character
A protagonist
- 42. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist in, "The Alchemist?"
The Alchemist
Narcissus
Santiago
The King of Salem
- 43. Multiple Choice
When the merchant's daughter says, "I didn't know that shepherds knew how to read," which of the following best describes what she probably thinks of shepherds?
The merchants daughter sees shepherds as highly educated men, which is common in Andalusia.
The merchants daughter sees shepherds as uneducated men and usually pays little attention to them.
The merchants daughter sees shepherds as well-rounded people who learn from anywhere that they can.
The merchants daughter sees shepherds as religious men who adhere to the laws of the bible.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which quote from the book best summarizes Santiago's reason for being a shepherd?
"People from all over the world have passed through this village, son."
"The people who come here have a lot of money to spend, so they can afford to travel."
"Among us, the only ones that travel are shepherds."
"Take to the fields, and someday you'll learn that our countryside is best, and our women the most beautiful."
- 45. Multiple Choice
What kind of conflict does the following quote in the image demonstrate?
Person vs Person
Person vs Technology
Person vs Self
Person vs Nature
- 46. Multiple Choice
Why did The King of Salem ask for 10% of Santiago's sheep?
Melchizedek asked for 10% of the sheep as payment for helping Santiago make the decision to seek the treasure and to teach him that he needs to make his own decisions.
Melchizedek asked for 10% of the sheep because, though may be the king of Salem, he needs more sheep in his kingdom.
Melchizedek asked for 10% of the sheep because Santiago already has sheep. If he asked for 10% of the treasure, he may never see a cent.
Melchizedek asked for 10% of the sheep because he was working with the Gypsie woman and took advantage of Santiago.
- 47. Multiple Choice
Before meeting The King of Salem, how did Santiago feel about the treasure in Egypt?
Santiago was profoundly sure that the treasure in Egypt was real but he didn't know how to get there.
Santiago, having a religious background, thought of dreams as a sign from God and as a result, he felt that God was leading him to a treasure.
Santiago dismissed the treasure as a silly dream and, thanks to the gypsy woman, had decided never to believe in dreams again.
Santiago believed that if a treasure existed in Egypt, it was probably already claimed by someone else, perhaps a baker.
- 48. Multiple Choice
According to the alchemist, why are people afraid to pursue their most important dreams?
They believe that it won't be worth it
They believe that other people keep you from pursuing your dreams.
They feel they don't deserve them or won't be able to achieve them
Their parents keep them from achieving their dreams.
- 49. Multiple Choice
What does the Elixir of Life provide?
Turns any solid into gold
Makes a person invisible
Allows a person to live forever
Allows a person to never be sick again
- 50. Multiple Choice
What does the Philosopher's Stone do?
Allows a person to never be sick again
Turns any stone into gold
Makes a person immortal
Allows a person to see the future
- 51. Multiple Choice
What does the alchemist say that Santiago will transform into?
Gold
The sand
An alchemist
The wind
- 52. Multiple Choice
According to the alchemist, there is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: what is that thing?
Other people
Fear of the unknown
Fear of failure
Yourself
- 53. Multiple Choice
What does the desert represent for Fatima?
Santiago
Santiago to achieve his personal legend
Leaving one day
The hope for Santiago's return
- 54. Multiple Choice
What is the "Emerald Tablet"?
A jewel worth all of the money in the world
A jewel that is the Soul of the World
A jewel which the most important text of alchemy is inscribed
A jewel that will turn any solid into gold
- 55. Multiple Choice
What 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
- 56. Multiple Choice
Where does Santiago need to go to look for his treasure?
The Great Wall of China
The Pyramids
The Nile River
Jerusalem
- 57. 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
- 58. 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
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Maktub?what will happen to those who praythe law of omensan iron tubWhat is meant to be, will be
- 60. 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
- 61. 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.”
- 62. 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.
- 63. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of the alchemist?
Paulo Coelho
Chetan Bhagat
Ruskin Bond
Roald Dahl
- 64. Multiple Choice
What is the treasure that Santiago finds under the sycamore tree?
a chest of gold and jewels
a letter from his parents
the philosopher's stone
a diamond encrusted chalice
- 65. Multiple Choice
Sheep just wanting food and water could be a metaphor for...
...other animals wanting food or water.
...people being content with things never changing.
...the end of the world.
...being thirst and hungry.
- 66. Multiple Choice
How does the king of Salem influence the boy’s journey?
By showing the boy his own immense wealth, Melchizedek convinces him to pursue his treasure.
Melchizedek uses magic to trick the boy into giving up his livelihood so Melchizedek can find the Soul of the World.
Melchizedek teaches the boy about his Personal Legend and gives him the opportunity to pursue it.
When the boy recognizes Melchizedek is an omen, he realizes that he should take his dreams more seriously.
- 67. Multiple Choice
How does the boy influence the life of the crystal merchant?
While the boy is a servant for the crystal merchant, he teaches the merchant about Andalusia and sheepherding.
Because of his interactions with the boy, the crystal merchant decides to sell his shop and pursue his own dreams.
The crystal merchant was content with his life the way it was; the boy encourages the crystal merchant to take a chance and seize an opportunity.
The boy teaches the crystal merchant about omens and the Soul of the World; this encourages the merchant to find his Personal Legend.
- 68. Multiple Choice
How does the boy influence the life of the Englishman?
The boy reminds the Englishman of how ignorant people can be, causing him to pursue the alchemist with even more enthusiasm.
By giving the stones Urim and Thummim to the Englishman, Santiago gives him the ability to make choices that will lead him to his Personal Legend.
By providing a different perspective and encouraging the Englishman to never give up, the boy helps him to discover the alchemist.
The boy is a friend and loyal companion who convinces the Englishman it would be best to follow the boy's Personal Legend.
- 69. Multiple Choice
How does the king of Salem influence the boy’s actions in Tarifa?
He speaks to the boy and encourages him to respect his sheep, which encourages the boy to remain a shepherd.
The stones he gave Santiago help the boy to recognize omens, which will help him on his journey to find his Personal Legend.
He uses the thief to teach the boy a lesson about trust, which leads the boy to be more suspicious of strangers.
He uses magic to ensure the boy meets the crystal merchant, which gives the boy an example of someone living his Personal Legend.
- 70. Multiple Choice
How does Melchizedek influence the boy’s actions?
He lectures the boy and shows him where the buried treasure is; this enables Santiago to discover his Personal Legend.
He places Santiago in dangerous situations to teach him valuable lessons about fate and destiny; Santiago learns that one’s fate is always sealed.
He helps Santiago to recognize important signs and omens that Santiago might have overlooked and encourages him to not give up.
He encourages Santiago to take advantage of every opportunity, which sometimes gets Santiago into trouble, but enables him to learn and grow.
- 71. Multiple Choice
How does the thief influence the boy’s actions?
After having his money stolen, the boy asks the king of Salem to loan him a gold coin so he can return home.
The boy realizes he can see himself as a victim or as an adventurer; he chooses to continue his quest.
The boy understands he will not be able to continue his quest; he decides to become a shepherd again.
Once his money is gone, the boy works to earn it back by setting up stalls in the marketplace.
- 72. Multiple Choice
How do the camel drivers influence the boy’s actions?
The reckless and wild nature of one of the camel drivers teaches Santiago to go after his ambitions without restraint.
The camel drivers were strong and able to defend their camp against attack; this taught Santiago to fight for what he loves.
One camel driver’s story about olive trees and loss teaches Santiago that he has to let go of his fear to realize his true destiny.
The camel drivers teach him to speak better Arabic; this enables Santiago to build important connections with people in the desert.
- 73. Multiple Choice
How does Fatima affect Santiago’s journey?
According to the camel drivers, she is a woman of the desert and will teach Santiago its secrets. This enables him to continue his journey.
Fatima's beauty bewitches him; the temptation keeps Santiago from looking for the alchemist.
The Language of the World shows him that they share a soul. She proves their connection by encouraging Santiago to keep looking for his treasure.
Santiago's stones point to her, showing the boy that Fatima is Santiago’s Personal Legend.
- 74. Multiple Choice
How does Santiago’s father affect his journey?
Santiago’s father was unable to accomplish anything in his life; his father’s lack of success inspires Santiago to take a chance on the impossible.
Santiago’s father taught him the Language of the World and of omens; he wants Santiago to pursue his own dreams one day.
He gave Santiago money to buy a flock of sheep because he shared his son’s dream of traveling the world.
He often told Santiago about the profession of shepherding because he hoped Santiago would decide to pursue it.
- 75. Multiple Choice
Read the passage.
excerpt from The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
"Am I going to find my treasure?" he asked.
He stuck his hand into the pouch, and felt around for one of the stones. As he did so, both of them pushed through a hole in the pouch and fell to the ground. The boy had never even noticed that there was a hole in his pouch. He knelt down to find Urim and Thummim and put them back in the pouch. But as he saw them lying there on the ground, another phrase came to his mind.
"Learn to recognize omens, and follow them," the old king had said.
How does the symbol of the stones affect the meaning in this passage?
The stones symbolize the boy’s treasure, reminding him of the great wealth that he will earn.
By symbolizing the boy’s journey and the choices he will make, the stones remind the boy to pay attention to the omens.
The stones symbolize the omens and the trials the boy will face, making him fearful of the future.
By symbolizing the magical forces of the king of Salem, the stones represent the sorcery the boy will use to find his treasure.
- 76. Multiple Choice
Read the passage.
excerpt from The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
"You dream about your sheep and the Pyramids, but you're different from me, because you want to realize your dreams. I just want to dream about Mecca. I've already imagined a thousand times crossing the desert, arriving at the Plaza of the Sacred Stone, the seven times I walk around it before allowing myself to touch it. I've already imagined the people who would be at my side, and those in front of me, and the conversations and prayers we would share. But I'm afraid that it would all be a disappointment, so I prefer just to dream about it."
How does the symbol of the desert affect the meaning in this passage?
The desert represents the struggles everyone must face if they want to realize their dreams.
The desert symbolizes the dreams the crystal merchant has sacrificed for his shop.
By keeping his trip to Mecca a dream, the desert symbolizes the cowardice and foolishness of the crystal merchant.
By reflecting the courage of others, the desert symbolizes the life the crystal merchant could have had if he were braver.
- 77. Multiple ChoiceThe King meets with Santiago just when...Santiago has his dreamSantiago is about to give upSantiago's sheep run awaySantiago travels to Africa
- 78. 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.
- 79. 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!
- 80. 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.
- 81. 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.
- 82. 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.
- 83. Multiple ChoiceWhen Santiago sees the Pyramids, helaughs and dances for joy.collapses from exhaustion.weeps at their beauty.tells the alchemist he is fulfilled.
- 84. Multiple ChoicePeople that are blind to their own Personal Legends are represented in the book bysheepdreamstreasure
- 85. Multiple ChoiceAnyone who tries to find a shortcut to his or her Personal Legend is represented in the book bypyramidsthe alchemistthe thief
- 86. Multiple ChoiceThe consequences of not following your Personal Legend and suffering regret are represented in the book bythe Gypsythe Crystal Shop Ownerthe King
- 87. 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
- 88. Multiple ChoiceThe abandoned church (and the lessons he learned from the people he met, including Fatima’s love) represents Santiago’streasurejourneyfailure
- 89. Multiple Choice
How does Santiago prefer to learn the Language of the World?
a. By reading the books of Alchemy
b. Through experience, omens and observation.
c. By listening to his sheep.
Both a and b
- 90. Multiple ChoiceThe following contains which literary device?
"The alchemist's words echoed out like a curse."similemetaphorhyperboleparadox - 91. 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.
- 92. Multiple ChoiceThe camel driver tells Santiago to live in the ____ for a happy life.presentpastfuturedesert
- 93. Multiple ChoiceThe significance of being in harmony with nature and acknowledging the importance of understanding our interconnectedness with one another is represented in the book bythe story of Narcissusomensthe oasis
- 94. Multiple Choice
How does Santiago prefer to learn the Language of the World?
a. By reading the books of Alchemy
b. Through experience, omens and observation.
c. By listening to his sheep.
Both a and b
- 95. Multiple Choice
How does the Englishman prefer to learn the language of the world and alchemy?
through his books
through experience, omens and observation.
from the alchemist
both a and b
- 96. Multiple Choice
Santiago's objective in going to the pyramids is to complete his personal legend.
The statement is true.
The statement is false.
- 97. Multiple Choice
Santiago becomes a shepherd because...
he eventually wants to own a big ranch in Andalusia.
he wants to travel and see new places.
he wants to obey his father's wishes.
he wants to make a lot of money.
- 98. Multiple Choice
Santiago has a recurrent dream that...
a gypsy tricks him to give up his sheep.
a child transported him to the Egyptian pyramids to find a hidden treasure.
a child plays with his sheep and then steels them when Santiago falls asleep.
a child tells him exactly where to find a hidden treasure.
- 99. Multiple ChoiceThe treasure Santiago finds is gold buried bya band of thieves.the alchemist.the camel driver.Spanish conquistadors.
- 100. Multiple ChoiceThe tribesman who surrounded the oasis were all shot, except for their commander. He was asked why they broke the tradition that was sacred. For his crime, how was he executed.shothungguillotineddrowned
- 101. Multiple Choice
What anime is this?
Was this even in the book?
Fullmetal alchemist (THIS IS THE CORRECT ANSWER)
I don't know, but it looks interesting
Now I want to join the Anime Club
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