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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT an obstacle that keeps people from realizing their dream?MoneyLoveFearImpossibilities - 2. 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
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSantiago travels with his sheep to get $ for their wool, but what is he really wanting?To travel the worldTo see the merchant's daughterTo find his father's houseTo find more sheep for his flock
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Gypsy woman say about dreams?Dreams are nothing importantDreams always come trueDreams are easy to readDreams are difficult to interpret
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe King meets with Santiago just when...Santiago has his dreamSantiago is about to give upSantiago's sheep run awaySantiago travels to Africa
- 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 ChoiceWhich obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?Fear of realizing the dream; disappointmentLoveFearImpossibility
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow does Santiago get to the oasis?he travels on horsebackhe runs with the Englishmanhe travels in a dune buggyhe travels with a caravan
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Maktub?what will happen to those who praythe law of omensan iron tubWhat is meant to be, will be
- 13. 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
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Englishman seek?richesthe secret to lifethe Alchemistthe Emerald Tablet
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. Multiple ChoiceSantiago sees this and realizes it is an omen. He must warn the tribal leaders.Snakes sheddingHawks fightingCamels diggingEagles flying
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe Alchemist teaches Santiago that...the answers are within his heartthere are many ways to transform lead into goldthere is only one way to learn- through action.the desert is not a nice place
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the wind do to help Santiago?It blows violently and creates a sandstorm to trick the guardsIt blows down all the tents to distract the guardsIt blows sand into the guards eyes and knocks them downIt blows all the sand on top of the guards
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Alchemist give to the monk and to Santiago?a scimitarsolid goldan emeraldhis horse
- 22. 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.
- 23. 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!
- 24. 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.
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