The Alchemist R.A. #2

In the fable the King of Salem shares with Santiago before departing for Africa, the boy is entrusted to carry what while waiting for the wise man to see him?

• a spoon with 1 drop of oil
• a saucer with 1 drop of oil
• a spoon with 2 drops of oil
• a saucer with 2 drops of oil

Complete the quote: When you want something, all the _________________ conspires in helping you to achieve it.

• people
• world
• kings
• universe

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who or what are Urim and Thummim?

• two of Santiago's sheep
• two swords the King of Salem carries
• two stones the King of Salem gives Santiago
• The two thieves that steal from Santiago

What item distracts Santiago from noticing that his money has been stolen?

• A crystal vase
• A sword with jewels
• A mirror with jewels
• Fresh candy

In the context in which it is used in The Alchemist, what does "whet" mean?

• to make keen or more acute
• to sharpen the blade of a tool
• rainy
• a lack of character or assertiveness

In the context in which it is used in The Alchemist, what does "omen" mean?

• leave out or exclude 
• a natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance
• an event or object regarded as a portent of good or evil
• knowing everything