After they are captured by a tribe, what does the alchemist claim that Santiago is able to do?

turn himself into the wind and destroy thier camp

read the omens and predict the outcome of the war

What is the chief's plan for the two men who wanted to end the bet with Santiago?

remove them from their positions because they are afraid

replace them with Santiago and the alchemist

reward them for not playing into Santiago's hand

How does the sun claim to know about love?

it has learned from accidentally destroying what it once loved

the wind taught it all about love

it has learned that love is about working together

Why does the wind "scream with delight?"

the sun's wisdom has its limitations

it is turning Santiago into the wind

it is blowing the tents around the camp

Santiago knows the Language of the World

What legend did the Arabs recount for generations thereafter?

They retold the stories of the boy who turned himself into the wind and destroyed an entire camp

They retold the stories of how the boy followed his dreams from Spain to the Great Pyramids of Egypt

The retold the stories of Joseph and his interpretations of dreams

They retold stories of how the alchemist and the boy were able to speak the Language of the World

What feat does the alchemist perform at the monastery?

He turns lead into gold with the Philosopher's Stone

He creates a flask of the Elixir of Life using a tiny sliver of the Philosopher's Stone

He heals the sick monk with the Elixir of Life

He brings a dead monk back to life

Describe the dream the alchemist tells to Santiago.

He tells the dream of a Roman man about his two sons

He dreamed he saw the boy at the Great Pyramids

He dreamed about a boy who would come to him and turn himself into the wind

He repeats Santiagos' dream from the sacristy in Spain

What warning does Santiago's heart whisper as he is about to climb a large dune?

It warns him to be aware of the place where he is brought to tears

It warns him about greed once he finds his treasure

It warns him not to climb the dune because danger lurks behind

It warns him not to trust anyone he meets on the other side of the dune

What does Santiago see when he finally reaches the top of the dune?

a beam of light shining on a place in the sand

the alchemist, smiling brightly, showing him the way to the Pyramids

What does Santiago do when he sees the omen of the Scarab beetles?

He begins to dig in the sand with his hands

He remembers that the experiences of his journey are more important the the destination, so he prepares to return to Fatima

He becomes afraid the snake will bite him

Describe what happens when the refugees from the tribal wars approach Santiago.

the alchemist prevents them from attacking Santiago

they ask him where they can find the alchemist

they are curious about how to follow their own Personal Legend

What does Santiago find beneath the sycamore tree in the ruined church?

an old conquistador's chest of gold

the Philosopher's Stone that the alchemist left him

a bag of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

a map that leads directly to buried treasure

So, where does Santiago ultimately find his treaure???

back home in Spain at the ruined church where he once slept!

there is no treasure; Santiago realizes that his treasure really is Fatima

Alchemist Assignment 6-8

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9th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RL.8.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Before leaving the oasis with the alchemist, where does Santiago go?

he goes to ask the chieftain's blessing for a good journey

he goes to see the Englishman to thank him

he goes to see Fatima to tell her that he is leaving the oasis forever

he goes to see Fatima to say good-bye, and to tell her that he will return for her

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

What does the desert come to mean for Fatima?

joy, because the desert brought her love

hope for Santiago's return

loss of love

despair because the desert took her love from her

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How do Santiago and the alchemist find food in the desert?

the alchemist's falcon hunts for them

they pray each night, and each morning, food appears

Fatima gave them all needed supplies to carry with them

the alchemist has a bag that seems to carry a never-ending supply of food

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

Why is Santiago disappointed when the alchemist writes in the sand what is inscribed on the Emerald Tablet?

Santiago expected to learn how to create the Elixir of Life

it is written in a code Santiago does not understand

Santiago thought it would give him the secret to the Language of the World

Santiago expected how to learn how to turn metal into gold

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the alchemist tell Santiago that he has to listen to?

the wind

the song of the falcon

his heart

the Language of the World in the trees

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to the alchemist, what is worse than suffering?

fear of suffering

death

denying the heart's desire

not following one's Personal Legend

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why don't the tribesmen take what is in the alchemist's bag?

They think his books are sorcerer's spells, so they refuse to touch them

The alchemist convinces them that the gold is for their tribal leader

They believe the food to be bewitched, so they run in fear

They don't believe the alchemist when he tells them the truth about the flask and the egg; they merely laugh and go on their way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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Alchemist Assignment 6-8

22 questions

Before leaving the oasis with the alchemist, where does Santiago go?

What does the desert come to mean for Fatima?

How do Santiago and the alchemist find food in the desert?

Why is Santiago disappointed when the alchemist writes in the sand what is inscribed on the Emerald Tablet?

What does the alchemist tell Santiago that he has to listen to?

According to the alchemist, what is worse than suffering?

Why don't the tribesmen take what is in the alchemist's bag?

After they are captured by a tribe, what does the alchemist claim that Santiago is able to do?

What does the desert ask Santiago to explain to it?

When asked who taught the boy the language of the desert and wind, what is Santiago's reply?

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