The Alchemist - Summative Test

What does Santiago notice in the sacristy of the abandoned church that he takes shelter in on the way to the merchant?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be when he grew up?

• A lawyer

• A merchant

• A shepherd

• A priest

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?

• His mother

• A sheep

• A child

• The Merchant's daughter

What comforts Santiago when he is visiting the gypsy dream interpreter?

• An image of Jesus

• A large cross

• A group of teenagers in the waiting room

• Urim and Thummim

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?

• One tenth of his flock

• His cloak

• The rest of his gold

• The gypsy’s phone number

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Melchizedek point out to Santiago as someone who did not follow their Personal Legend?

• A butcher

• A baker

• A candlestick maker

• The dream interpreter

What does the book that Santiago buys in Tarifa describe in its opening pages?

• A hidden treasure

• A burial ceremony

• A fierce battle

• A desert journey

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

As Santiago sets off to Africa, Melchizedek recalls guiding who else to his personal legend?

• The alchemist

• Jesus

• Paulo Coelho

• Abraham

What distracts Santiago and allows the young man in Tarifa to steal his money?

• A beautiful Arab girl

• A king adorned with robes

• A scabbard embossed in silver

• A stand selling exotic fruits

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What kind of vendor does Santiago admire the morning after he is robbed by the young man in Tarifa?

• A fruit vendor

• A weapons smith

• A bookseller

• A candy seller