Alchemist Q2

After being robbed and doubting the old King, Santiago begins to feel like a victim.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the crystal merchant have a negative reaction to the good idea of building a display case?

• a. He does not like change.

• b. He thinks that pieces will be broken and is afraid of having to live with the mistake.

• c. He is jealous of Santiago's ambition and does not want him to leave so soon.

• d. both a and b

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the crystal merchant not want to sell tea in the crystal glasses?

• The store will expand and he likes it exactly the way that it is.

• He will feel worse because he will have to face that he can still do more.

• The glasses will get dirty and it is impossible to import tea during the war.

• Both a and b

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the reason the crystal merchant gives as to why he will not realize his dream of a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

• a. The dream of Mecca keeps him alive.

• b. Because it is written "Maktub" that he will not go.

• c. He can not bring himself to leave someone in charge of the shop.

• d. both a and b

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Just as Santiago is preparing to return home, what does he see that reminds him of the old king?

• The Sword from the market place

• The Urim and Thummim

• The dream of the pyramids in Egypt

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Santiago convince himself to continue on his quest to the pyramids and not go back to Andalusia?

• He has already learned to speak Arabic

• He has already learned to sell crystal.

• He has already learned about the language without words.

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In addition to observing and learning from his sheep, how else does Santiago recognize that there exists a language that does not depend on words?

• He gives his money to a thief.

• He cleans the crystal for free.

• He helps an Arab candy seller assemble a stall.

• all of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9