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The Alchemist
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Question 1 of 15
At the beginning of the book, what type of tree does Santiago take shelter under?
A
Sycamore
B
Fig
C
Olive
D
Maple
Question 2 of 15
Who tells Santiago he’ll find treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids?
A
A mysterious old man
B
A dream child
C
The Alchemist
D
A gypsy
Question 3 of 15
How much of Santiago’s treasure does the gypsy woman request?
A
A tenth
B
A quarter
C
Half
D
A fifth
Question 4 of 15
What does Melchizedek call a dream one has always wanted to accomplish?
A
Personal Saga
B
Personal Narrative
C
Personal Lore
D
Personal Legend
Question 5 of 15
Melchizedek gives Santiago a gift to interpret omens. What is the gift?
A
Two stones
B
Two gems
C
Two coins
D
A breastplate
Question 6 of 15
Which of the following items did Santiago purchase in Tarifa?
A
A book
B
A shepherd hook
C
Sheep
D
Passage back to Spain
Question 7 of 15
In Africa, Santiago works for what kind of merchant?
A
Crystal
B
Textile
C
Tea
D
Blown glass
Question 8 of 15
Santiago learns from an Englishman that all the secrets of alchemy are where?
A
At the Egyptian pyramids
B
With Melchizedek
C
On the Emerald Tablet
D
With an Alchemist
Question 9 of 15
What is the name of the desert oasis Santiago meets Fatima?
A
Umm al-Maa
B
Timia
C
Al-Fayoum
D
Huacachina
Question 10 of 15
What vision does Santiago have at the desert oasis?
A
He needs to marry Fatima
B
Hawks were leaving the oasis
C
The plants will stop growing
D
Warriors are coming to attack
Question 11 of 15
Which of the following elements told the Alchemist that Santiago would need his help?
A
Wind
B
Earth
C
Fire
D
Water
Question 12 of 15
The Master Work is the combination of what two artifacts?
A
Elixir of Life and Philosopher’s Stone
B
Philosopher’s Stone and Soul of the World
C
Elixir of Life and Soul of the Universe
D
Soul of the Universe and Soul of the World
Question 13 of 15
In alchemy, which one of the following items is used to turn metals into gold?
A
Philosopher’s Stone
B
Elixir of Life
C
Soul of the World
D
Soul of the Universe
Question 14 of 15
One evening, the Alchemist tells Santiago what about the fear associated with suffering?
A
Suffering is the cause of fear
B
Fear goes hand in hand with suffering
C
The fear is worse than the suffering itself
D
Suffering is not itself without fear
Question 15 of 15
Where does Santiago find his treasure?
A
Abandoned church
B
Egyptian pyramids
C
Merchant shop
D
Desert Oasis
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