The Alchemist

Santiago's parents wanted him to be a

• Shepherd

• Coin Collector

• Priest

• Good Husband

Santiago's feels like his purpose in life is to

• tend to his flock

• travel

• marry the Merchant's daughter

• be a man of God

Why is it shocking that Santiago can read?

• Because people who can read aren't usually shepherds

• Because he doesn't look like a person who can read

• Because he should be priest if he can read

• Because it just is

What does Santiago's father give him so that he can travel?

• Gold coins

• Food

• His blessing

• A flock of sheep

Fatima is 

• 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.

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

Travels from Tarifa to Tangier only to have all his money stolen

• Santiago

• Santiago's father

• the merchant's daughter

• the Gypsy woman

• Melchizedek

What comforts Santiago when he is visiting the gypsy dream interpreter?

• An image of Jesus

• A large cross

• A group of teenagers in the waiting room

• Urim and Thummim

Santiago and Melchizedek discuss a baker, Santiago later reflects on the baker, thinking to himself, "That baker..." Based on context, which best completes Santiago's thought?

• ...must be proud of the career choice he has made and the status that comes with it

• ...has found his niche in life; and this is the way of the world

• ...is too complacement in his career choice and will never fulfill his Personal Legend

• ...is a dreamer who made his dream of owning his own business a reality

Why doesn't Santiago trust the Gypsy woman? (two answers)

• Because she's stolen from him the past

• Because Gypsies are known to have a pact with the devil

• Because Gypsies are known to be tricksters

• Because she's praying

How many times has Santiago had his dream about the treasure?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• too many to count