WorksheetsThe Alchemist Part One
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What did Santiago's parents send him to school for?
To become a millionare
The learn how to tend crops
To become a minister/ priest
They didn't he went on his own
What does Santiago realize afer his money is stolen?
That he sees things in terms of what he would like to have happen.
That he is in the wrong bar.
He never got to have his tea
He doesn't learn anything form this experience
What does the old man know that makes Santiago believe him?
His parents' names
The name of the child in his dream
The names of his sheep
What is the Soul of the World nourished by?
People's Happiness
Strife and anger
People's stress
What does Santiago's father say he will realize?
That their town is the best!
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Pyramids aren't real.
WHat is Santiago doing at the end of part one?
Working for money to buy sheep.
Going to the pyramids
Arguing with a baker.
Sleeping in a dilapidated Church.
Why is the crystal merchant anxious?
He never has many costumers
Because he has met Santiago.
All of his stock is broken.
He is afraid of sunlight.
Who is Santiago talking to his sheep about?
The merchant's Daughter.
His father, who didn't want him to be a Shepard.
The newest member of the flock.
What does the merchant ask Santiago to do?
Marry his daughter
Come back in a year
Never return to his shop, because he is a cheat.
Take over his shop
Does King Melchizedek expect to see Santiago again?
No, just as he never saw Abraham again.
Absolutely, he wants the stones returned after all.
Yes, so he can collect his fee.
Santiago believes most people have a clear idea of...
How others should live, but not themselves.
How to talk their way out of a problem.
Nothing important.
What type of tree is growing from the Sacristy?
Sycamore
A Pine
A Christmas tree
An Apple tree
What happens to Santiago in the Bar?
He is swindled out of his money.
The owner kicks him out
He receives sheep as a gift.
A holy man gives him a vision.
What can we infer that Santiago plans to do at the end of part one?
Become a Shepard again.
Achieve his personal legend
Become a crystal merchant.
At the end of part one does Santiago feel hopeful, in your opinion? (we will discuss this question as a class).
Yes
No
