The Alchemist Quiz Review pg 74-116

In this section of the novel, we can see Santiago has grown as a character because...

• He is ready to give up on the treasure.

• He says the sheep aren't his anymore without feeling sad.

• He is upset that the Merchant Girl may be married to someone else.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

The word "Maktub"...

• means "it is written"

• is a way of talking about fate

• is Arabic

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is true of the Englishman? Check all that apply.

• He is looking for the Alchemist.

• He knows about Urim and Thummin

• He is the Alchemist.

• He looks for knowledge in books.

• He is Santiago's enemy.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

“But all this happened for one basic reason: no matter how many detours and adjustments it made, the caravan moved towards the same compass point” (77). In passage above, the "detours and adjustments" are a metaphor for...

• time passing

• life

• obstacles

• nothing -- this is not a metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“When the people saw the star shining in the morning sky, they knew they were on the right course towards water, palm trees, shelter, and other people” (78). In passage above, the "morning sky" is an archetype that represents

• hopeful new beginnings

• time passing

• danger ahead

• nothing -- this is not an archetype

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.9

The sign/ omen of the coming war at the oasis in Al-Fayoum is...

• Meeting Fatima

• Meeting the Alchemist

• The camel driver's story

• The fighting hawks

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The "Rules of War" include that...

• No fighting can take place at night.

• The oasis is a neutral zone.

• No prisoners should be taken -- fight to the death.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following is true of Santiago and Fatima? (Check all that apply).

• They meet at a well collecting water.

• Santiago falls in love at first sight.

• Fatima does not love him back.

• Santiago wants to marry Fatima.

• Fatima encourages Santiago to pursue his Personal Legend.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The stranger Santiago meets in the desert turns out to be...

• The Alchemist

• The leader of the invading army

• The Crystal Merchant

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

To test Santiago's courage, the Alchemist...

• challenges Santiago to a fight

• places the tip of his sword on Santiago's forehead

• kills two hawks with a bow and arrow

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9