WorksheetsThe Alchemist: First 100 Pages
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 40mins
Who is the protagonist in 'The Alchemist'?
Santiago
Melchizedek
Fatima
Paulo Coelho
What is the main theme of 'The Alchemist'?
The importance of material wealth
The power of love and relationships
The dangers of pursuing one's dreams
The pursuit of one's personal legend or destiny
What is the concept of 'personal legend' in the book?
A hidden treasure or artifact.
A fictional character in the book.
One's true purpose or destiny in life.
A personal diary or journal.
What does the desert symbolize in 'The Alchemist'?
A source of wealth and abundance
Challenges and obstacles
A place of comfort and safety
A symbol of wisdom and enlightenment
What is the significance of the crystal merchant in the protagonist's journey?
The crystal merchant is a minor character with no significance in the protagonist's journey.
The crystal merchant is a villain who tries to hinder the protagonist's progress.
The crystal merchant plays a significant role in the protagonist's journey by serving as a mentor and guiding him towards self-discovery.
The crystal merchant is a figment of the protagonist's imagination and does not actually exist.
What is the role of omens in 'The Alchemist'?
Omens are used to create suspense and mystery in the story.
Omens are completely ignored by Santiago throughout the story.
Omens are a form of entertainment for the characters in the book.
Omens serve as signs or messages guiding Santiago on his journey.
What is the importance of Santiago's recurring dream?
It is a sign of Santiago's mental instability.
It represents Santiago's fear of failure.
It is a meaningless and random dream.
It serves as a guiding force and symbolizes his personal legend or destiny.
How does the concept of 'Maktub' relate to the theme of destiny in the book?
The concept of 'Maktub' suggests that destiny can be changed through personal choices.
The concept of 'Maktub' is unrelated to the theme of destiny in the book.
The concept of 'Maktub' emphasizes the idea of predestined destiny.
The concept of 'Maktub' implies that destiny is determined by external forces.
What lessons does Santiago learn from the crystal merchant?
The importance of pursuing one's personal legend and not giving up on one's dreams.
The value of hard work and perseverance.
The significance of material wealth and success.
The importance of conforming to societal expectations.
Reread- the conversation with the Englishman on p. 85- 86. How does the quote "everything has his or her own way of learning things. His way isn't the same as mine, nor mine as his "reflect one of the central themes (related to individuality and personal journey) of 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho?
-Write a topic sentence, and include 2 text evidence examples with the p. number, and commentary for each one.
What did Santiago feel when he first saw Fatima. Answer in a complete sentence with one piece of text evidence and commentary.
On page, 104 Santiago tries to forget his vision, and return to his meditation. However, there was something in his heart that would not allow him to do that. What were the words that he recalls?
"Trust your gut"
"Always heed the omens"
"Mother knows best"
"Do everything in the name of love"
What lesson has Santiago learned in the story so far that you think is the most important? Why? How can you relate this to your own life? (counts as discussion question- if you have a 4 you don't need to do this one)
