The Alchemist pg 105-133

What will happen during the second year?

• The boy will remember about the treasure and the omens will speak of it.

• The boy will ignore the omens and focus on the welfare of the oasis.

• The boy will become a tribal chieftain and gain wealth and power.

• The boy will use his knowledge to find the treasure.

How does Fatima feel about the boy's quest?

• She interrupts his quest because she doesn't want him to leave.

• She asks him to stay and abandon his Personal Legend.

• She loves him and supports his quest, despite her own unhappiness.

• She blames herself for the boy's decision to stay.

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What happens during the fourth year?

• The omens abandon the boy because he stops listening to them.

• The tribal chieftains appreciate the boy's actions and promote him.

• The boy becomes a rich merchant with camels and merchandise.

• The boy pursues his Personal Legend and finds his treasure.

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What lesson does the alchemist teach the boy with the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life?

• Great treasures are often not believed by others.

• Things must follow their own Personal Legends.

• The Philosopher's Stone turns metals into gold.

• The Elixir of Life brings eternal youth and health.

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What does the alchemist say about gold and the evolution of things?

• Gold is a symbol of conflict and misunderstanding.

• Wise men understand that everything in the universe evolves.

• Only true alchemists can find the Philosopher's Stone.

• Gold is the metal that evolved the furthest.

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