The Alchemist: 27 to Part 73

The task the wise man gave to the boy with the teaspoon and oil was to:

• Carry a teaspoon of oil through a garden without spilling it

• Fill a teaspoon with oil from a well

• Measure the temperature of oil with a teaspoon

• Cook a meal using only a teaspoon of oil

What did the boy observe when he explored the palace?

• A grand ballroom

• A secret garden

• An ancient library

• A hidden treasure

What advice did the wisest of wise men give to the boy?

• Always tell the truth.

• Never give up.

• Be kind to others.

• Seek knowledge constantly.

Melchizedek is known as a figure in which religious text?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Torah

What is the scene at the bar where the boy was sitting?

• The bar was crowded with people.

• The boy was sitting alone at the bar.

• The bar was closed and empty.

• The boy was talking to the bartender.

What was the boy's concern about his treasure?

• He was worried it might be stolen.

• He thought it was not valuable.

• He was unsure where to hide it.

• He wanted to share it with friends.

The old man with a breastplate of gold talked about:

• His adventures

• The Philosopher's Stone

• The secrets of the universe

• His family history

The boy felt uneasy about the man's presence because:

• The man was a stranger.

• The man was acting suspiciously.

• The boy had seen the man before.

• The man was carrying a large bag.

The boy's new friend helped him in a dangerous situation by:

• Calling for help

• Running away

• Ignoring the danger

• Joining the danger

What did the boy think about asking his friend regarding the money?

• To borrow some money

• To lend some money

• To return the money

• To ask for a donation