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

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.

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.

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.

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 dream of the pyramids in Egypt

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.

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 helps an Arab candy seller assemble a stall.

He cleans the crystal for free.

How does the Englishman prefer to learn the language of the world and alchemy?

through experience, omens and observation.

How does Santiago prefer to learn the Language of the World?

b. Through experience, omens and observation.

a. By reading the books of Alchemy

When the Englishman told the Alchemist that he was there to learn how to turn lead into gold, what did the Alchemist recommend?

"Be patient and wait for the omen."

"Read the most important text of alchemy."

"Listen to the Language of the World."

What does the Englishman realize has kept him form achieving The Master Work?

c. The alchemist's intimidation

What omen does Santiago witness that leads him to the image of an army riding into the oasis?

b. A great cobra climbing a palm tree.

c. One great cobra swallowing another cobra

What advice does the seer give to the camel driver?

a. Paw attention to the present

c. Stay in the oasis for the duration of the war.

To which biblical allusion does the elder of the oasis make?

a. The prophet Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire.

b. The shepherd David killing the giant Goliath

What does the elder tell Santiago will happen if the arms are not used by the end of the day?

c. One will be used on Santiago

a. Santiago will receive 500 gold coins.

b. Santiago will have permission to marry Fatima

What omen does the alchemist need Santiago to perform?

b. He must find life in the desert

a He must complete the Master Work.

c. He must read the emerald tablet

d. He must use and interpret the Urim and Thummin

How does the alchemist contain the viper in the desert.

a. He places it in a oval of stars

b. He covers it in palm branches

c. He places the Master Work in its mouth

What does the alchemist predict will happen if Santiago stays in the oasis?

a. In the first year as counselor of the oasis he will get better at reading the omens

b. In the second year he will remember his treasure and the omens will speak of them.

c. In the third year Fatima will be unhappy and he will second guess his decision to not trust love and the universe.

d. At some point, after four or five years the omens will abandon him and he will no longer be counselor.

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

She saw her own beauty in his eyes

She was happy that she drowned him

She knew she would be blamed for his death

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

To find more sheep for his flock

What does the Gypsy woman say about dreams?

Dreams are difficult to interpret

What is the world's greatest lie?

We have no control over our fate.

Personal Legends are unachievable.

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

Unlucky; the boy took advantage of Santiago's naivete

Comical; the boys enjoyed many laughs

Confusing; the boys did not understand each other

Friendly; the boy tried to help Santiago

Santiago realizes that he has to choose between thinking of himself as a poor victim of a thief or as...

An adventurer on a quest for his treasure

a shepherd who can read and travel

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

He tells Santiago it is impossible to reach the pyramids

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

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

Fear of realizing the dream; disappointment

What are Urim and Thummin?

Stones that symbolize yes or no

Stones that symbolize health or death

Stones that symbolize wealth or poverty

Stones that symbolize near or far

What is the Soul of the World?

force that binds all of us together and governs all things and that speaks with us in the language of signs or omens

force that makes the wind carry messages

force that keeps people from achieving their personal legend

What is the Elixir of Life?

a mythical potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth

a mythical person who can make a person live forever

a mythical pizza that supposedly is the most delicious in the world

a mythical pyramid that appears to weary travels

What happens when Santiago reaches the pyramids that makes his heart burst with joy?

He is beaten and robbed, but realizes where his treasure truly lies!

He is beaten and robbed and realizes he is alive!

He is beaten and robbed, but realizes he can still be a shepherd!

He is beaten and robbed, but remembers there's gold at the monastery!

The Alchemist tells a story of a Roman and his sons. What is the meaning of this story?

No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world.

No matter what the story, every one has an ending

Fathers should be proud of their children no matter what.

A man tells Santiago about a dream of treasure

at the church in Spain where Santiago had been.

buried beside a well at the oasis.

in Tarifa, near the crystal merchant's shop.

held by the Gypsy who told Santiago's fortune.

As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by

several men who steal his gold.

a caravan heading for the pyramids.

Alchemist Test

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RI.11-12.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What happens in Santiago's repeated dream?

a. A child appears and plays with Santiago's sheep for a long time.

b. A child takes him by the hand and transports him to the pyramids.

c. An old gypsy woman takes his sheep to the pyramids.

d. both a and b

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

True or false. To pay the old woman for her interpretation of his dream, Santiago uses the three gold coins his father gave him.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to Malchizedek, what is the world's biggest lie?

A king is able to do what ever he likes.

Sheep love their shepherd.

The sun revolves around the earth.

none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Only when we are very old do we realize what our personal legend truly was.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a person’s only real obligation?

To travel and see other places and people.

To love God and give to the poor.

To find a wife or husband and raise a family.

none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to Malchizedek, why is Santiago's friend so willing to buy all of Santiago's sheep.

a. The sheep are trained to follow the omens.

b. The sheep will lead him to the pyramids.

c. The principle of favorability.

d. The old woman placed a spell over him.

e. both a and b

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

To assist Santiago in finding the treasure, what does Melchizedek require?

a. one-tenth of Santiago's sheep

b, one-tenth of Santiago's treasure

c. The three gold coins Santiago was given by his father.

d. none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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Alchemist Test

70 questions

What happens in Santiago's repeated dream?

True or false. To pay the old woman for her interpretation of his dream, Santiago uses the three gold coins his father gave him.

According to Malchizedek, what is the world's biggest lie?

True or False: Only when we are very old do we realize what our personal legend truly was.

What is a person’s only real obligation?

According to Malchizedek, why is Santiago's friend so willing to buy all of Santiago's sheep.

To assist Santiago in finding the treasure, what does Melchizedek require?

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

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

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

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