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The Alchemist Section #5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The detailed imagery used to describe chieftains’ tent at the center of the oasis serves primarily to
a)
contrast Arab and Spanish cultural norms
b)
reflect Santiago's awe of the chieftains opulence and authority
c)
highlight the chieftains' wealth in comparison to the poverty of other residents of the oasis
d)
foreshadow the treasure Santiago will discover
2.
Santiago tells the chieftains he is able to see the omen they cannot because his eyes are not yet used to the desert. 
a)
True
b)
False
3.

When the alchemist puts his sword to Santiago’s forehead at their first encounter, Santiago feels

a)

a strange sense of joy

b)

a heart-stopping terror

c)

an unexplainable loyalty

d)

a burning curiousity

4.

The chieftains said they would give Santiago a piece of gold for every 10 dead among their enemies, how many pieces of gold was he given?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

50

d)

100

5.
The tribesman who surrounded the oasis were all shot, except for their commander. He was asked why they broke the tradition that was sacred. For his crime, how was he executed.
a)
shot
b)
hung
c)
guillotined 
d)
drowned
6.

True or False:

The tribal chieftain asked Santiago to become the counselor of the oasis.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

After offering Santiago wine, he asks if wine is still prohibited here. The alchemist replies,

"It's not what enters men's mouths that's evil. It's what comes out of their mouths that is."

What is his claim?

a)

he is saying that food and drink can't be evil

b)

he is saying the ban on wine is silly

c)

he is saying that men should be concerned with what they say and not what they consume

d)

he is saying he likes wine more than conversation.

8.
The alchemist tells Santiago to sell his camel and buy a ____. 
a)
cat
b)
sheep
c)
pig
d)
horse
9.
The Alchemist teaches Santiago that...
a)
the answers are within his heart
b)
there are many ways to transform lead into gold
c)
there is only one way to learn- through action.
d)
the desert is not a nice place
10.
Why does the alchemist say he will not instruct Santiago?
a)
Santiago already knows everything he needs to know
b)
Santiago has become too arrogant to learn
c)
The alchemist does not believe Santiago is capable of alchemy
d)
Santiago must realize his Personal Legend entirely on his own
11.
The alchemist challenges Santiago, "Show me where there is life out in the desert."  What sign of life does Santiago find?
a)
a cobra
b)
a hawk
c)
a scorpion
d)
a fox
12.
All of the following are arguments the alchemist uses to encourage Santiago to continue his pursuit across the desert EXCEPT
a)
“Fatima is a woman of the desert. She knows that men have to go away in order to return.”
b)
"You'll use your knowledge of the welfare of the oasis and its inhabitants"
c)
"You'll walk around, night after night, at the oasis, and Fatima will be unhappy because she'll feel it was she who interrupted your quest."
d)
"Then, sometime during the fourth year, the omens will abandon you, because you've stopped listening to them."
13.

True or False:

Fatima asks Santiago not to leave the oasis.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The alchemist predicts that if Santiago remains at the oasis with Fatima, he will eventually feel

a)

relief

b)

anger

c)

joy

d)

regret

15.

The Alchemist says that,

"...people die of thirst just as they can see the palms on the horizon."

Which proverb does the boy compare this to?

a)

It is always darkest right before the dawn.

b)

Better late than never.

c)

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

d)

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.