"The Alchemist" Sections 7-end Review

As a whole, Santiago's journey can be interpreted as...

• A quest for self-discovery
• A simple adventure story
• A literal treasure hunt
• A geographical exploration of Africa

The concept of personal legends suggest that people can shape their own destiny.

• True
• False

What happens to Santiago when he finally gets to the pyramids?

• He finds his treasure and goes back to Spain as a rich man.
• Nothing is there and he wails in despair.
• He gets beat and robbed.
• He finds his treasure, but it's just a piece of paper.

Where do we find out Santiago's treasure actually is?

• Exactly where the dream predicted.
• Back at the crystal merchant's shop.
• In the Oasis city with Fatima
• Where he started at the old church in Spain.

What does the desert symbolize?

• Uncharted territory.
• A place of spiritual transformation.
• A physical barrier.
• A geographical challenge.

What was the real treasure that Santiago gained during his journey?

• The physical treasure.
• His newfound relationship with Fatima.
• A spiritual and psychological change.
• His friendship with the alchemist.

What is the "Soul of the World"?

• A religious doctrine
• A scientific interconnectedness
• A mystical universal consciousness
• A geographical phenomenon

What is the alchemist's role in Santiago's journey?

• To be a spiritual mentor.
• To provide material guidance.
• To teach him how to turn lead into gold.
• To discourage him from traveling to the pyramids.

The central message about dreams proves that...

• Only wealthy people can achieve dreams.
• Persistence and belief are important to achieving your dreams.
• Dreams are just coincidental and don't mean anything.
• Dreams are unrealistic and impossible to make a reality.

What is the "universal language" mentioned in the book?

• An intuitive understanding beyond words.
• Religious terminology only used by priests.
• Mathematical communication that only some people understand.
• A specific spoken language native to the people of the oasis village.