Santiago's Journey Quiz

What is Santiago's profession at the beginning of the story?

• Merchant

• Shepherd

• Baker

• Fisherman

What does Santiago repeatedly dream about?

• A treasure near the pyramids in Egypt

• Becoming a wealthy merchant

• Meeting the love of his life

• Owning a large flock of sheep

Who tells Santiago about Personal Legends?

• The crystal merchant

• Melchizedek, the King of Salem

• The Englishman

• Fatima

What does Santiago learn from the crystal merchant?

• The value of persistence

• How to interpret dreams

• How to speak the Language of the World

• The art of alchemy

What is the name of the desert where Santiago meets the alchemist?

• Sahara

• Atacama

• Rub' al Khali

• Mojave

What does the 'Personal Legend' represent in the book?

• A person's destiny or life's purpose

• A historical myth

• A dream that cannot be achieved

• A religious ritual

What is the main lesson Santiago learns during his journey?

• Wealth is more important than love

• The journey is as important as the destination

• Dreams are unattainable

• Alchemy is the ultimate goal

The alchemist turning lead into gold symbolizes:

• The transformation of the ordinary into the extraordinary

• The pursuit of material wealth

• Magic over science

• The rejection of simplicity

What does the desert symbolize in the story?

• Isolation and hopelessness

• A barrier to achieving one's dreams

• The challenges and opportunities in life

• A place to forget one's past

What is the 'Soul of the World'?

• The ultimate treasure Santiago seeks

• A spiritual force that connects all living things

• A concept introduced by the Englishman

• The alchemist's secret