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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why is the alchemist watching people as they enter the oasis from the caravan?
The omens have told him that he will teach some of his secrets to someone from this caravan.
He is looking for anyone who might be a danger to the camp.
He is trying to keep strangers from speaking to him.
He is simply curious about the new arrivals.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the law of hospitality in the oasis?
The host must cook visitors a feast.
The visitor must bring the host a gift.
Guests are given the best accommodations and all weapons are surrendered.
Once you leave, you can never come back.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What power does Santiago’s love for Fatima give him?
It gives him the courage to become a mighty warrior.
It gives him the power to “discover every treasure in the world.”
It gives him peace of mind.
It gives him a new destiny.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Santiago sees two hawks as an omen. What do they signify?
The fighting hawks signify the fighting in the desert and the danger that the oasis could be invaded.
That two people are going to fall in love.
That the alchemist is not who he says he is.
That the Englishman is a spy.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What test do the chieftains use to determine if Santiago is actually a seer?
They ask him to read their minds.
For every ten enemy soldiers killed the next day, Santiago will receive one gold piece.
They ask him to perform magic.
They challenge him to visit one of their dreams at night.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What will happen to Santiago if no enemy has approached the oasis?
He will be cast out of the oasis.
He will be made blind.
He will have his hand cut off.
He will be killed.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was Santiago’s reward for saving the oasis?
He received 50 pieces of gold and was invited to become the counselor for the oasis.
He was given a book of ancient knowledge.
He inherited 30 camels.
He was gifted an ancient treasure map.
- 8. Multiple Choice
A story that reveals a hidden meaning is an ______
Allegory
symbol
character
archetype
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does the King of Salem influence Santiago's journey?
he doesn't
helps him recognize omens and follow his personal legend
tells him to stay with his sheep
asks him to sell his sheep
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are characteristics of the SHEPHERD ARCHETYPE?
caring for something or someone else
travelling
being selfish
yelling
- 11. Multiple Choice
A pattern or type of person is an ________
allegory
symbol
archetype
character
- 12. Multiple Choice
An object that represents an abstract idea is a _____
theme
character
archetype
symbol
- 13. Multiple Choice
In The Alchemist, what does the desert symbolize?
a struggle everyone must face to achieve their dreams
a big sandy mess
a clear path to success
failure
- 14. Multiple Choice
When the leader of the caravan says, "The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy," he is using an example of what literary device?
symbol
metaphor
theme
allusion
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