The Alchemist Book Test

When Santiago asks “what went wrong” with other alchemists who failed in their pursuits, the alchemist says it was because they were too focused on finding

• emeralds

• truth

• love

• gold

The alchemist reveals the Master Work could be written entirely on an Emerald Tablet, which suggests the Master Work functions as a symbol of

• simplicity

• wealth

• uniqueness

• desirability

According to the alchemist, real knowledge is gained through _______ and _______.

• instruction and reading

• observation and instruction

• experience and observation

• reading and experience

The alchemist says, “...all you have to do is contemplate a single grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation.” This line relates most clearly to which thematic idea?

• belief in--or rejection of--the idea of fate

• symbolism in nature

• the pursuit of goals or dreams

• the ordinary versus the extraordinary

In the Coptic Church, the alchemist transforms lead into gold, which he divides into four pieces. To whom does he give each piece at this time?

• two parts to himself; one to Santiago; one to the monk

• one part to himself;  two to Santiago; one to the monk

• two parts to the monk, one to Santiago, one to himself

• one part to himself; one to Santiago; one to the monk; one to the church

What does Santiago notice in the sacristy of the abandoned church that he takes shelter in on the way to the merchant?

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What did Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be when he grew up?

• A lawyer

• A merchant

• A shepherd

• A priest

In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?

• His mother

• A sheep

• A child

• The Merchant's daughter

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

What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?

• One tenth of his flock

• His cloak

• The rest of his gold

• The gypsy’s phone number