WorksheetsThe Alchemist Section #5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
When the alchemist puts his sword to Santiago’s forehead at their first encounter, Santiago feels
a strange sense of joy
a heart-stopping terror
an unexplainable loyalty
a burning curiousity
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?
10
20
50
100
True or False:
The tribal chieftain asked Santiago to become the counselor of the oasis.
True
False
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?
he is saying that food and drink can't be evil
he is saying the ban on wine is silly
he is saying that men should be concerned with what they say and not what they consume
he is saying he likes wine more than conversation.
True or False:
Fatima asks Santiago not to leave the oasis.
True
False
The alchemist predicts that if Santiago remains at the oasis with Fatima, he will eventually feel
relief
anger
joy
regret
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?
It is always darkest right before the dawn.
Better late than never.
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
