Part One: The Alchemist

The story of Narcissus in the Prologue is mainly about:

• beauty

• the dangers of living in an enchanted forest with talking trees and lakes

• vanity

• sadness

Santiago reveals that he was supposed to be a ___________ instead of a shephard.

• priest

• Baker

• blacksmith

• gypsy

According to the introduction, which is NOT an obstacle that keeps people from realizing their dream?

• Money
• Love
• Fear
• Impossibilities

Santiago travels with his sheep to get $ for their wool, but what is he really wanting?

• To travel the world

• To see the merchant's daughter

• To find his father's house

• To find more sheep for his flock

What does the Gypsy woman say about dreams?

• Dreams are nothing important
• Dreams always come true
• Dreams are easy to read
• Dreams are difficult to interpret

What is the world's greatest lie?

• We have no control over our fate.
• Earth was created in 7 days.
• Personal Legends are unachievable.
• The desert will make you mad

What is the best way to sum up Santiago's meeting with the boy in Tangier?

• Comical; the boys enjoyed many laughs
• Confusing; the boys did  not understand each other
• Friendly; the boy tried to help Santiago 
• Unlucky; the boy took advantage of Santiago's naivete

Santiago realizes that he has to choose between thinking of himself as a poor victim of a thief or as...

• A boy who is lucky to be alive
• A shepherd with many skills
• An adventurer on a quest for his treasure
• a shepherd who can read and travel

The Crystal Merchant places another obstacle in front of Santiago, what is it?

• He tells Santiago he will pay him a lot of money
• He tells Santiago that he will sell him the shop
• He tells Santiago that his daughter loves Santiago
• He tells Santiago it is impossible to reach the pyramids

What is Maktub?

• what will happen to those who pray
• the law of omens
• an iron tub
• What is meant to be, will be