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- 1. Multiple Choice
About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?
Emeralds
Alchemy
Crystals
Language of the Desert
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the goal of alchemists, according to the Englishman?
To create the Elixir of Life
To purify metal
To create the Soul of the World
To point people toward their destiny
- 3. Multiple Choice
Once all of the metal's properties are burned away, what is left?
Soul of the World
Elixir of Life
Master Work
Alchemy
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Soul of the World is which of the following?
The language in which all things are said to communicate.
Liquid half of the Master Work
The philosopher's stone
The discovery of how all things communicate.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is considered the liquid half of the Master Work?
Destiny
Soul of the World
Elixir of Life
Philosopher's Stone
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who seems to be the only one in the caravan not afraid of the war talk?
The Alchemist
The Englishman
The Camel Driver, Santiago's friend
Santiago
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about the oasis?
It is a safe refuge from the war.
It is an illusion.
The alchemist owns it.
The people of the oasis pick a specific side in the war.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why are oases considered neutral ground?
There are many jewels.
They are home to the alchemist.
They hold no weapons.
They are home to women and children.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?
A revolver
Gold
Philosopher's stones
Books
- 10. Multiple Choice
What kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?
A short war
A war of tribal improprieties
A battle for the balance of power
A war between good and evil
- 11. Multiple Choice
Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?
Both sides
The good side
The evil side
Neither side
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?
A war shelter
A furnace
A bookshelf
An alchemy hut
- 13. Multiple Choice
How does Santiago feel about the individual he meets at the well in this section?
He does not like her.
He is infatuated.
He is in love at first sight.
He is intimidated by her.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?
Love
Good
Power
Evil
- 15. Multiple Choice
What did the Alchemist say to the Englishman when asked about teaching him how to turn lead into gold?
You already know how to do it.
Try doing it.
You are not worthy.
I will not teach you.
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