The Alchemist Quiz 8

What does Santiago offer the crystal merchant to work at his shop?

• a) Half of the profits
• b) A promise to improve the business
• c) A fixed salary
• d) To work as an apprentice

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the crystal merchant's response to Santiago's suggestion to build a display case for the crystals?

• a) He immediately agrees
• b) He is hesitant but eventually agrees
• c) He strongly disagrees
• d) He ignores Santiago's suggestion

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago learn about the crystal merchant's religion?

• a) He is a Christian
• b) He is a Muslim
• c) He is a Jew
• d) He is an atheist

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the crystal merchant feel about Santiago's idea of selling tea in crystal glasses?

• a) He is excited
• b) He is unsure
• c) He is worried about the cost
• d) He is opposed to the idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Santiago feel about working for the crystal merchant?

• a) He is grateful for the opportunity
• b) He feels it is a waste of time
• c) He is unhappy with the work
• d) He believes it is a step towards his Personal Legend

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Santiago realize about his dream after working for the crystal merchant?

• a) It is unattainable
• b) It has changed
• c) It is clearer now
• d) It is closer than ever

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the crystal merchant tell Santiago about his own dream?

• a) He has already achieved it
• b) He has given up on it
• c) He is still working towards it
• d) He doesn't have a dream

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago believe is the biggest lie in the world?

• a) That people can't change their destiny
• b) That dreams don't come true
• c) That love is the most important thing in life
• d) That hard work always leads to success

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago learn about the importance of being persistent?

• a) Persistence is the key to success
• b) Persistence is not always helpful
• c) Persistence can lead to failure
• d) Persistence is a waste of time

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Santiago realize about the Language of the World after working for the crystal merchant?

• a) It is a universal language everyone can understand
• b) It is a complex language only a select few can understand
• c) It is a language only spoken by alchemists
• d) It is a language that can only be learned through books

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9