The Alchemist Quiz 11

What does the Englishman hope to learn from the alchemist?

• a) The secret of the philosopher's stone
• b) The Elixir of Life
• c) The Language of the World
• d) All of the above

When Santiago asks the Englishman about his progress with the alchemist, what does the Englishman say?

• a) He is making great progress
• b) He is disappointed by the alchemist's teachings
• c) He has not yet met the alchemist
• d) He has decided to give up on alchemy

Who is the leader of the oasis?

• a) The alchemist
• b) The tribal chieftain
• c) The Englishman
• d) Fatima

What does Santiago see in the desert that he believes is an omen?

• a) A pair of hawks fighting
• b) A snake swallowing its own tail
• c) A shooting star
• d) A sudden sandstorm

What does Santiago tell the tribal chieftain when he interprets the omen?

• a) The oasis will be attacked
• b) The alchemist will reveal himself
• c) He will find the treasure he seeks
• d) He and Fatima will be together forever

What does the tribal chieftain promise Santiago if his interpretation of the omen is correct?

• a) He will be made a tribal leader
• b) He will be given a large sum of gold
• c) He will be allowed to marry Fatima
• d) He will be given a powerful position within the tribe

How does the alchemist reveal himself to Santiago?

• a) He appears in a dream
• b) He confronts Santiago in his tent
• c) He shows himself as a hawk
• d) He is disguised as one of the tribal leaders

What does the alchemist tell Santiago about the Soul of the World?

• a) It is the spirit that guides all living things
• b) It is a force that can be harnessed for good or evil
• c) It is a concept invented by alchemists to explain their work
• d) It is the ultimate goal of the alchemical process

What does the alchemist say about Santiago's Personal Legend?

• a) Santiago has already achieved it
• b) Santiago is very close to achieving it
• c) Santiago must continue to pursue it
• d) Santiago's Personal Legend is unattainable

How does Santiago feel about the alchemist's advice?

• a) He is grateful for the guidance
• b) He is disappointed and feels lost
• c) He is confused and uncertain
• d) He is angry and frustrated