TheAlchemistS1Review

1. (The Alchemist MC Questions) What does Santiago notice in the sacristy of the abandoned church that he takes shelter in on the way to the merchant?

• Sycamore tree.

• The church burst into flame.

• Sheep that had golden fleece.

• An army of Moors desecrating the church.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What did Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be when he grew up?

• A farmer.

• A king.

• A priest.

• A military officer.

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In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?

• The ghost of his dead younger sister who appeared as she would if she survived to adulthood.

• Michael the Archangel.

• Melchizedek via Force Projection.

• A child.

What comforts Santiago when he is visiting the gypsy dream interpreter?

• An image of Muhammad.

• An image of Jesus.

• The confident hand of Melchizedek on his shoulder.

• The baying of his sheep.

• Urim and Thummim.

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What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?

• The rest of his gold.

• Three years of indentured service.

• One-tenth of his flock.

• The merchant’s daughter.

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Who does Melchizedek point out to Santiago as someone who did not follow their Personal Legend?

• An old woman beggar.

• A baker.

• A professor who was fired from his job and became a street sweeper.

• The fortune teller.

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What does the book that Santiago buys in Tarifa describe in its opening pages?

• A concept map explaining the Personal Legend Philosophy.

• It was a magic book that told the story of its owner as his or her life unfolded.

• A burial ceremony.

• Stories about the Crusades.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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As Santiago sets off to Africa, Melchizedek recalls guiding who else to his personal legend?

• Abraham.

• The Alchemist.

• Paul Coelho.

• Santiago’s father.

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What distracts Santiago and allows the young man in Tarifa to steal his money?

• A beautiful dancing girl.

• Anger over a plate of pork, which the consumption was against Santiago’s religion.

• The proper attire to wear in the desert.

• A scabbard embossed in silver.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What kind of vendor does Santiago admire the morning after he is robbed by the young man in Tarifa?

• He meets the crystal merchant.

• A weapon-smith.

• A candy seller.

• A wine seller.

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CCSS.RL.6.9