Alchemist Retake!

Which of the following themes does the Personal Legend most closely represent?

• the interdependence of all beings in the world

• pursuit of one’s personal goal or destiny

• the alchemical transmutation of base metals into gold

• the constitutive absence in any account of being or becoming

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Since The Alchemist contains heavy symbolism that teaches universal lessons, we call it  

• Legend
• Allegory
• Myth

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Anyone who tries to find a shortcut to his or her Personal Legend is represented in the book by

• pyramids
• the alchemist
• the thief

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The consequences of not following your Personal Legend and suffering regret are represented in the book by

• the Gypsy
• the Crystal Shop Owner
• the King

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What are Urim and Thummin?

• Stones that symbolize health or death

• Stones that symbolize wealth or poverty

• Stones that symbolize yes or no

• Stones that symbolize near or far

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In what country does the story begin?

• France

• The United States

• Morocco

• Spain

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What people are most likely to know their Personal Legend?

• Educated people

• Old and Wise

• Young

• People who have children

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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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Santiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old man

• says he is king of Salem.
• is wearing a magic cloak.
• knows facts about Santiago.
• gives him some gold.

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According to the "wisest of all men," what is the secret of happiness?

• To be happy for others' fortunes without bitterness.

• To see the marvels of the world without forgetting the oil in the spoon.

• To be happy with what you already have.

• To "bloom where you are planted."