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The Alchemist Part One

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Santiago's parents send him to school for?

a)

To become a millionare

b)

The learn how to tend crops

c)

To become a minister/ priest

d)

They didn't he went on his own

2.
When Santiago consults a Gypsy about his dream, he must pay
a)
one-fourth of his flock.
b)
one-tenth of the treasure if he finds it.
c)
ten pieces of Spanish silver.
d)
nothing; she interprets dreams for free.
3.
Santiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old man
a)
says he is king of Salem.
b)
is wearing a magic cloak.
c)
knows facts about Santiago.
d)
gives him some gold.
4.
Urim and Thummim are
a)
Melchizedek's friends, who will help Santiago.
b)
magic beans that are used to tell the future.
c)
lucky charms that protect the owner from death.
d)
stones that can be used to read omens.
5.
Levanter, sirocco, and simum are names for different
a)
planets.
b)
winds.
c)
palm trees.
d)
metals
6.
The significance of being in harmony with nature and acknowledging the importance of understanding our   interconnectedness with one another is represented in the book by
a)
the story of Narcissus
b)
omens
c)
the oasis
7.

What does Santiago realize afer his money is stolen?

a)

That he sees things in terms of what he would like to have happen.

b)

That he is in the wrong bar.

c)

He never got to have his tea

d)

He doesn't learn anything form this experience

8.

What does the old man know that makes Santiago believe him?

a)

His parents' names

b)

The name of the child in his dream

c)

The names of his sheep

9.

What is the Soul of the World nourished by?

a)

People's Happiness

b)

Strife and anger

c)

People's stress

10.

What does Santiago's father say he will realize?

a)

That their town is the best!

b)

The grass is always greener on the other side.

c)

Pyramids aren't real.

11.

WHat is Santiago doing at the end of part one?

a)

Working for money to buy sheep.

b)

Going to the pyramids

c)

Arguing with a baker.

d)

Sleeping in a dilapidated Church.

12.

Why is the crystal merchant anxious?

a)

He never has many costumers

b)

Because he has met Santiago.

c)

All of his stock is broken.

d)

He is afraid of sunlight.

13.

Who is Santiago talking to his sheep about?

a)

The merchant's Daughter.

b)

His father, who didn't want him to be a Shepard.

c)

The newest member of the flock.

14.

What does the merchant ask Santiago to do?

a)

Marry his daughter

b)

Come back in a year

c)

Never return to his shop, because he is a cheat.

d)

Take over his shop

15.

Does King Melchizedek expect to see Santiago again?

a)

No, just as he never saw Abraham again.

b)

Absolutely, he wants the stones returned after all.

c)

Yes, so he can collect his fee.

16.

Santiago believes most people have a clear idea of...

a)

How others should live, but not themselves.

b)

How to talk their way out of a problem.

c)

Nothing important.

17.

What type of tree is growing from the Sacristy?

a)

Sycamore

b)

A Pine

c)

A Christmas tree

d)

An Apple tree

18.

What happens to Santiago in the Bar?

a)

He is swindled out of his money.

b)

The owner kicks him out

c)

He receives sheep as a gift.

d)

A holy man gives him a vision.

19.

What can we infer that Santiago plans to do at the end of part one?

a)

Become a Shepard again.

b)

Achieve his personal legend

c)

Become a crystal merchant.

20.

At the end of part one does Santiago feel hopeful, in your opinion? (we will discuss this question as a class).

a)

Yes

b)

No