The Alchemist*

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

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

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What does the Alchemist give to the monk and to Santiago?

• a scimitar
• solid gold
• an emerald
• his horse

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Santiago sees this and realizes it is an omen. He must warn the tribal leaders.

• Snakes shedding
• Hawks fighting
• Camels digging
• Eagles flying

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Fatima and Santiago know they are meant to be together.  Fatima assures Santiago that...

• she will only marry him if he goes and finds gold at the pyramids
• she is proud that he can read and wants him to teach her
• she is a obedient woman and will do what he tells her to do
• She is proud to be from the desert and wants her husband to be free like the wind that shapes the dunes

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When Santiago consults a Gypsy about his dream, he must pay

• one-fourth of his flock.
• one-tenth of the treasure if he finds it.
• ten pieces of Spanish silver.
• nothing; she interprets dreams for free.

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Urim and Thummim are

• Melchizedek's friends, who will help Santiago.
• magic beans that are used to tell the future.
• lucky charms that protect the owner from death.
• stones that can be used to read omens.

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As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by

• a caravan heading for the pyramids.
• several men who steal his gold.
• an army of warriors.
• a vision of Fatima.

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Levanter, sirocco, and simum are names for different

• planets.
• winds.
• palm trees.
• metals

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