The Alchemist

Why does the Englishman say the alchemist is able to live for so long?

• the omens

• the protection of the crystals

• the Elixir of Life

• he is rich

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

According the the old man, what is the secret of happiness?

• "Bloom where you are planted"

• See all the world's marvels without forgetting what is important

• Be grateful for what you have

• Be happy for others' fortunes without bitterness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do Santiago's ideas help the crystal merchant?

• They attract more customers

• They lower the merchant's costs

• They improve the quality of the crystals

• They allow the merchant to open a new store

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How long does Santiago work for the crystal merchant?

• One month

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago do with the money he earns from the crystal merchant?

• Buys a new flock of sheep

• Starts his own business

• Continues his journey to Egypt

• Sends it back to his family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What lesson does Santiago learn from the crystal merchant about Personal Legends?

• Everyone has a Personal Legend

• It's never too late to pursue your Personal Legend

• People are afraid of their Personal Legends

• Personal Legends are only for the chosen few

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where does Santiago go after leaving Tangier?

• Tarifa

• Spain

• Egypt

• The Sahara Desert

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Complete the quote: When you want something, all the _________________ conspires in helping you to achieve it.

• people

• world

• kings

• universe

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

• He cannot afford it.

• He does not like change.

• He is afraid of thieves.

• He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?

• Tea and cookies

• Crystal glasses with tea in them

• Crystal glasses

• Crystal glasses with omens inside

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9