The Alchemist Quiz p. 82-107

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

About what does Santiago learn as he reads the Englishman's books?

Emeralds

Alchemy

Crystals

Language of the Desert

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

What object(s) does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?

A revolver

Gold

Philosopher's stones

Books

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

What does the Englishman build outside of his tent?

A war shelter

A furnace

A bookshelf

An alchemy hut

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?

Love

Good

Power

Evil

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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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