APC PartI pp 25-47

What motivates Santiago to travel to the Egyptian pyramids?

• His desire to become a shepherd

• A recurring dream about finding treasure

• His wish to meet the king of Salem

• His need to escape his current life

Compare the perspectives of Santiago and the gypsy woman on the significance of dreams.

• Santiago: Skeptical; Gypsy Woman: Dismissive

• Santiago: Curious; Gypsy Woman: Believer

• Santiago: Fearful; Gypsy Woman: Indifferent

• Santiago: Dismissive; Gypsy Woman: Skeptical

How does Santiago's view of his sheep change after meeting the king of Salem?

• He sees them as a burden.

• He appreciates them more.

• He views them as a stepping stone to his dreams.

• He regrets selling them.

Which theme is represented by Santiago's journey to find his Personal Legend?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of love

• The pursuit of one's dreams

• The inevitability of fate

What does Santiago learn about the nature of dreams from the gypsy woman?

• Dreams are meaningless and should be ignored.

• Dreams are a reflection of one's fears.

• Dreams are the language of God.

• Dreams are a sign of madness.

What symbol in the story represents the idea of following one's dreams?

• The sheep

• The desert

• The treasure

• The wind

What does the desert symbolize in Santiago's journey?

• Isolation and loneliness

• The challenges and obstacles in life

• The beauty of nature

• The simplicity of life

What role does the concept of a "Personal Legend" play in the story?

• It is a myth that Santiago dismisses.

• It is the ultimate goal of one's life.

• It is a distraction from reality.

• It is a lesson taught by Santiago's father.

Summarize the key event that leads Santiago to sell his sheep.

• He meets a mysterious king who tells him about a treasure.

• He decides to become a merchant.

• He wants to travel to a distant land.

• He is tired of being a shepherd.

What inference can be made about the king of Salem's character based on his interaction with Santiago?

• He is manipulative and deceitful.

• He is wise and benevolent.

• He is indifferent and uncaring.

• He is selfish and greedy.