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WorksheetsThe Alchemist Quiz
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Where is the caravan Santiago is a part of heading toward?
The oasis.
The Soul of the World.
A merchant shop.
Back to Spain.
What does the Alchemist say has come to represent the highest point of evolution?
Alchemy.
Man.
Lead.
Gold.
What did the Alchemist tell the Englishman when asked about how to turn lead into gold?
you already know how to do it
Try doing it
you are not worthy
I will not teach you.
What kind of war does the camel driver tell Santiago is happening?
war of tribal improprieties
a war between good and evil
a battle for balance of power
a short war.
Why are oases considered neutral ground?
It is an illusion.
The people of the Osaes pick a specific side in the war.
It is a safe refuge from the war
The alchemist owns it
What is the soul of the world?
Liquid half of the Master work.
the discovery of how all things communicate
the language in which all things communicate.
the philosopher's stone
Who seems to be the only person not afraid to talk of war?
the camel driver
Santiago.
the alchemist.
the englishman
What does Santiago notice the Englishman has gained as he begins to try to turn lead into gold?
Happiness and joy.
Godliness and peace.
Hatred and revenge.
Enthusiasm and energy.
Whose side of the war does the camel driver say Allah is on?
The good side.
The evil side.
Both sides.
Neither side.
About how long does it take to determine if the object Santiago makes the crystal merchant is a big success?
Within two months.
Within six months.
Within a month.
Within four months.
Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?
He does not like change.
He cannot afford it.
He is afraid of thieves.
He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.
What about his discussion with the old man annoys Santiago?
The old man was right.
The old man did not give him money.
The old man was wrong.
The old man didn't give him any useful information.
Where is the caravan traveling?
Across Africa.
Across the sea.
Across Spain.
Across the Sahara.
What ultimately happens to the money Santiago had from selling his flock?
It is stolen by the old man.
He gives it to the crystal maker.
It is stolen by the boy.
He loses it and cannot find it.
What does the Alchemist say happens to anyone who interferes with the destinies of others?
They will help others to reach their destiny.
They will abandon their destiny.
They will never reach their own.
They will learn to turn lead into gold.
The Soul of the World is which of the following?
Liquid half of the Master Work.
The discovery of how all things communicate.
The philosopher's stone.
The language in which all things are said to communicate.
Who does Santiago meet at the well?
The Alchemist.
The camel driver.
A beautiful girl.
Englishman.
What does Santiago's heart tell him?
To trust the alchemist.
To return to Fatima.
To fulfill his destiny.
To find his treasure.
What does Fatima say about Santiago's leaving?
She will not wait for him to return.
He should stay and not go.
She will go with him.
She will wait for him to return.
According to the Alchemist, what does the Soul of the World speak through?
The omens of the desert.
The heart.
The Philosopher's Stone.
The Elixir of Life.
What does Santiago find out is the Language of the World?
power
good
evil
love
What object does the Englishman have that surprises Santiago?
Philosopher's stones
books
gold
a revolver
Whose side of the war does the Camel driver say Allah is on?
Both sides
The good side
the bad side
neither side
What does the Englishman say it is called when people are engaged in an activity with all of their heart?
Soul of the Heart.
Heart of the Soul
Heart of the World
Soul of the World
While sleeping on the stone floor in the church, who does Santiago think about?
The merchant's daughter.
The Egyptian pyramids.
The gypsy.
The alchemist.
What about Santiago does he think will surprise the merchant's daughter when he gets to the village?
The fact that he wants to become a priest.
The fact that he can speak Latin.
The fact that he can read.
The fact that he is a shepherd.
At what age did Santiago study Spanish and Latin?
15.
13.
16.
12.
Who does Santiago meet after conversing with the Gypsy?
The baker's daughter
Melchizedek
Joseph
The baker
Why was the King of Salem talking to Santiago?
He wanted to buy his sheep.
He wanted to trade books with Santiago.
He wanted his treasure.
He just discovered his Personal Legend.
What does Santiago need to follow in order to find his treasure?
Omens
His dreams
His path
His sheep
What did the king give the boy to aid him in his journey?
A walking stick
A tithe
Urim and Thummim
A bag of gold coins
What happened to the boy in the marketplace in Tangiers?
His money is stolen.
He had his first taste of naan bread.
He bought got a job in a bar.
He lost the coins his dad have given him.
