The Alchemist

Which is NOT an obstacle that keeps people from realizing their dream?

• Money
• Love
• Fear
• Impossibilities

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In the story of Narcissus, why does the lake weep?

• She loved Narcissus
• She was happy that she drowned him
• She saw her own beauty in his eyes
• She knew she would be blamed for his death

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Santiago travels with his sheep to get $ for their wool, but what is he really wanting?

• To travel the world
• To see the merchant's daughter
• To find his father's house
• To find more sheep for his flock

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the Gypsy woman say about dreams?

• Dreams are nothing important
• Dreams always come true
• Dreams are easy to read
• Dreams are difficult to interpret

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What 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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the best way to sum up Santiago's meeting with the boy in Tangier?

• Comical; the boys enjoyed many laughs
• Confusing; the boys did  not understand each other
• Friendly; the boy tried to help Santiago 
• Unlucky; the boy took advantage of Santiago's naivete

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

The King meets with Santiago just when...

• Santiago has his dream
• Santiago is about to give up
• Santiago's sheep run away
• Santiago travels to Africa

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Santiago 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 alive
• A shepherd with many skills
• An adventurer on a quest for his treasure
• a shepherd who can read and travel

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

The Crystal Merchant places another obstacle in front of Santiago, what is it?

• He tells Santiago he will pay him a lot of money
• He tells Santiago that he will sell him the shop
• He tells Santiago that his daughter loves Santiago
• He tells Santiago it is impossible to reach the pyramids

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?

• Fear of realizing the dream; disappointment
• Love
• Fear
• Impossibility

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9