The Alchemist

What had Santiago done until the age of sixteen?

• Attended boarding school

• Tended to his sheep most of the time

• Attended seminary

• Attended a school of alchemy

What dream did Santiago keep having?

• The wolves had killed his sheep.

• That a child came and played with his sheep.

• That he would travel to Africa in search of treasure.

• That he could see Jesus showing him the way to the pyramids

When Santiago meets with the gypsy, she charges him how much?

• 10 coins

• 100 coins

• 1/10 of his treasure

• 1/100 of his treasure

What did the gypsy tell him about his dream?

• Dreams are the universal language.

• Dreams are a language in and of themselves.

• She cannot interpret the dreams of the soul.

• She can interpret them, but would not for his small amount of money.

What is the gift that the Old King gives to Santiago?

• His friends who will help Santiago

• Stones that can be used to read omens

• Magic beans that are used to tell the future

• Lucky charms that protect the owner from death

In the fable the King of Salem shares with Santiago, the boy is entrusted to carry what while waiting for the wise man to see him?

• A spoon with 1 drop of oil

• A saucer with 1 drop of oil

• A spoon with 2 drops of oil

• A saucer with 2 drops of oil

What is the moral of the story that the King shares?

• Waiting patiently is the most important skill to have.

• Taking in the world is more important than taking your time.

• Make sure that you spend your time thinking about the small details and ignore the world around you.

• It is important for the boy to experience the world, but on his journey, he shouldn't be distracted from his own personal goals and purpose in life.

When Santiago first arrives in Tangier, he meets _____ who ______.

• A thief, steals all his money

• A crystal merchant, he decides to work for

• A candy maker, he helps to set up his stall

• A caravan guide, he decides to travel with to Egypt

How long does Santiago stay working for the crystal merchant before he continues on with his travels?

• One year

• Six months

• The end of the day

• Three years

The crystal merchant reveals to Santiago he has avoided achieving his own personal legend because of what?

• Love

• Impossibility

• Fear of failure

• Disappointment