The Alchemist

Urim and Thummim are

• Melchizedek's friends, who will help Santiago.
• magic beans that are used to tell the future.
• lucky charms that protect the owner from death.
• stones that can be used to read omens.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Africa, Santiago begins work

• as a camel driver
• in a crystal shop
• as a glass-blower
• as an alchemist

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Maktuh means

• it is done.
• it is over.
• it is written.
• it is good.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The worlds greatest lie

• People cannot see into the past or the future

• People were meant to be happy

• People have free will to do as they wish

• People's lives are controlled by fate

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

According the the old man, what is the secret of happiness?

• "Bloom where you are planted"

• See all the world's marvels without forgetting what is important

• Be grateful for what you have

• Be happy for others' fortunes without bitterness

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The Englishman hopes to become 

• a religious leader.
• a camel driver.
• an alchemist.
• a prophet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago learn about the Language of the World?

• - A) It's a secret language only spoken by alchemists
• - B) It's a language that connects all people and things
• - C) It's a language that can only be learned in Egypt
• - D) It's a language that can only be spoken, not written

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How do Santiago's ideas help the crystal merchant?

• - A) They attract more customers
• - B) They lower the merchant's costs
• - C) They improve the quality of the crystals
• - D) They allow the merchant to open a new store

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How long does Santiago work for the crystal merchant?

• - A) One month
• - B) Six months
• - C) One year
• - D) Two years

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago do with the money he earns from the crystal merchant?

• - A) Buys a new flock of sheep
• - B) Starts his own business
• - C) Continues his journey to Egypt
• - D) Sends it back to his family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9