a large community in the desert by 300 wells.

a mirage that the travelers see because they are tired.

a sacred place where people stop to pray.

an area controlled by the Bedouin tribe.

the woman Santiago meets at a well and falls in love with.

the kind wife of one of the chieftains.

a woman that Santiago was in love with in Spain.

a Bedouin that helps Santiago escape from the oasis.

Santiago sees two hawks fighting and understands this as an omen that

the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army.

the Englishman and the Alchemist will fight to the death.

he and the Alchemist will roast the hawks and eat them.

danger will come to the oasis from the sky.

When Santiago sees the Pyramids, he

tells the alchemist he is fulfilled.

As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by

several men who steal his gold.

a caravan heading for the pyramids.

A man tells Santiago about a dream of treasure

at the church in Spain where Santiago had been.

buried beside a well at the oasis.

in Tarifa, near the crystal merchant's shop.

held by the Gypsy who told Santiago's fortune.

What happens in Santiago's repeated dream?

a. A child appears and plays with Santiago's sheep for a long time.

b. A child takes him by the hand and transports him to the pyramids.

c. An old gypsy woman takes his sheep to the pyramids.

To assist Santiago in finding the treasure, what does Melchizedek require?

a. one-tenth of Santiago's sheep

b, one-tenth of Santiago's treasure

c. The three gold coins Santiago was given by his father.

What is the Soul of the World?

force that binds all of us together and governs all things and that speaks with us in the language of signs or omens

force that makes the wind carry messages

force that keeps people from achieving their personal legend

What is the Elixir of Life?

a mythical potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth

a mythical person who can make a person live forever

a mythical pizza that supposedly is the most delicious in the world

a mythical pyramid that appears to weary travels

Throughout the novel, Santiago’s recurring thoughts of returning to life as a shepherd represent

the human tendency to seek the familiar when we are afraid

the pitfalls we encounter in pursuit of our goals.

how our subconscious desires become known to us when the time is right.

Santiago’s ability to pursue multiple paths simultaneously.

Why doesn’t the boy need to study the Emerald Tablet?

The desert will teach him everything he needs to know

The tablet doesn't actually exist

Only an alchemist can read the tablet

How does the boy turn himself into the wind?

He uses the Soul of the World to communicate with the wind, sun, and heavens.

The alchemist uses his magic to help the boy create an illusion.

He doesn’t; the sand storm is a coincidence.

What is the world's greatest lie?

We have no control over our fate.

Personal Legends are unachievable.

The Alchemist Test

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RI. 9-10.9

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Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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37 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why, according to the boy, do his sheep trust him?

He words hard every day

He provides them with food and water

He is wise

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

When Santiago consults a Gypsy about his dream, he must pay

one-fourth of his flock.

one-tenth of the treasure if he finds it.

ten pieces of Spanish silver.

nothing; she interprets dreams for free.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Santiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old man

says he is king of Salem.

is wearing a magic cloak.

knows facts about Santiago.

gives him some gold.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Urim and Thummim are

Melchizedek's friends, who will help Santiago.

magic beans that are used to tell the future.

lucky charms that protect the owner from death.

stones that can be used to read omens.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In Africa, Santiago begins work

as a camel driver

in a crystal shop

as a glass-blower

as an alchemist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Maktuh means

it is done.

it is over.

it is written.

it is good.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The Englishman hopes to become

a religious leader.

a camel driver.

an alchemist.

a prophet

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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37 questions

Why, according to the boy, do his sheep trust him?

When Santiago consults a Gypsy about his dream, he must pay

Santiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old man

Urim and Thummim are

In Africa, Santiago begins work

Maktuh means

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The oasis is

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