The Alchemist - TEST

What is the profession of Santiago at the beginning of 'The Alchemist'?

• Shepherd

• Alchemist

• Merchant

• Baker

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What recurring dream does Santiago have?

• Finding a treasure

• Meeting a king

• Traveling the world

• Becoming wealthy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Santiago’s treasure according to the dream?

• A treasure at the pyramids

• A chest of gold

• A journey to a faraway place

• A personal legend

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which location does Santiago travel to first in search of his treasure?

• Egypt

• Tangier

• The desert

• Andalusia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is Melchizedek in 'The Alchemist'?

• A merchant

• A king

• A thief

• A teacher

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are Urim and Thummim?

• Sacred stones

• A type of potion

• Jewels

• Two characters

Who does Santiago meet and spend a lot of time with in Tangier?

• A merchant

• A thief

• A baker

• A crystal merchant

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the crystal shop in the novel? (Pick the best answer)

• It's where Santiago works for a time, saving money

• It's where Santiago learns about crystals

• It's where Santiago meets the alchemist

• It's where Santiago learns important life lessons

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the Englishman want to learn from the alchemist?

• The art of transforming metals and creating the Master Work

• The secret to immortality

• How to find his soulmate

• The art of listening to the heart

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the language of the world, according to the novel?

• The language of love

• The language common to all things

• The language of signs

• The language of wind

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9