The Alchemist Pages 26-47

What is the English man searching for?

• The treasure

• He is searching for his mother

• A woman he loved many years ago

• The Alchemist

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the Oasis.

• There are many date trees

• There are many tents

• It is a peaceful zone

• All of the Above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does it mean when a woman in the Oasis is dressed in black?

• She is a widow

• She is married

• She is looking for a husband

• She is unhappy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Where did Santiago meet Fatima and how does he feel about her?

• They meet at a celebration and they fall in love

• The Englishman introduces them to each other and they don’t get along

• The camel driver introduces them to each other and they fall in love

• They meet at the well while getting water and fall in love

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What agreement do Fatima and Santiago come to?

• Santiago will go fight in the war and Fatima will wait for him to return and then they will get married

• Santiago will go find his treasure and Fatima will wait for him and then they will get married when he returns

• Santiago will go find his treasure and not return

• Santiago will stay and marry Fatima right away

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Santiago mean by “universal language?”

• Universal language is the language understood by everyone. It is based on your body language and facial expressions

• Universal language is the language that is only understood by a few people

• Universal language is the language that is only understood by animals

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the omen that Santiago sees in the desert, and what does he think it represents?

• He sees two camels fighting. He thinks it means drought is coming

• He sees two men fighting over a bowl of soup

• He sees two hawks fighting. He thinks it means war is coming

• He sees a vision about his treasure in a pyramid in Egypt

What happens when Santiago visits the tribal chieftains to tell them about his vision?

• They believe him because they remember a boy named Joseph who had a vision and saved his people from famine

• They first resist but then remember a boy named Joseph who had a vision and saved his people from famine

• They get angry and tell him to leave the oasis and never return

• They believe him because they remember a boy named Joseph who also had a vision, but then they change their minds and tell him to leave

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What test do the chieftains outline for Santiago?

• They tell him that he will get paid 100 pieces of gold for every 10 men that are killed, but if they don't attack he will be killed

• They tell him that he will be killed if no one attacks

• They tell him that he will be paid 1 piece of gold for every 10 men that are killed, but if they don't attack he will be killed

• They tell him that he will be paid 1 piece of gold for each man killed

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the alchemist first appear to Santiago?

• He is on a horse and is mysterious

• He has a falcon on his shoulder

• He is disguised and holds a sword

• All of the Above

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6