wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

The alchemist Test

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
In Africa, Santiago begins work
a)
as a camel driver
b)
in a crystal shop
c)
as a glass-blower
d)
as an alchemist
5.
Maktuh means
a)
it is done.
b)
it is over.
c)
it is written.
d)
it is good.
6.
Al-Fayoum is
a)
a camel driver
b)
a caravan leader
c)
an oasis
d)
the alchemist
7.
The Englishman hopes to become 
a)
a religious leader.
b)
a camel driver.
c)
an alchemist.
d)
a prophet
8.
The Alchemist arrives
a)
dressed in white riding on a bejeweled camel.
b)
dressed as a Spanish bull-fighter.
c)
dressed in black astride a huge white horse.
d)
with a large group of armed attendants.
9.
The alchemist says one must never let up on his quest. Santiago accepts this advice because it reminds him of
a)
the crystal merchant
b)
the old king
c)
his father
d)
the Englishman
10.
The real alchemist says that Santiago is an alchemist to
a)
save himself.
b)
confuse the captors.
c)
make Santiago test his powers.
d)
give Santiago confidence.
11.
Santiago sees two hawks fighting and understands this as an omen that 
a)
the Englishman and the Alchemist will fight to the death. 
b)
he and the Alchemist will roast the hawks and eat them. 
c)
danger will come to the oasis from the sky. 
d)
the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army. 
12.
In the desert, Santiago turns himself into
a)
gold.
b)
lead.
c)
the sun.
d)
the wind.
13.
Levanter, sirocco, and simum are names for different
a)
planets.
b)
winds.
c)
palm trees.
d)
metals
14.
When Santiago sees the Pyramids, he
a)
laughs and dances for joy.
b)
collapses from exhaustion.
c)
weeps at their beauty.
d)
tells the alchemist he is fulfilled.
15.
As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by
a)
a caravan heading for the pyramids.
b)
several men who steal his gold.
c)
an army of warriors.
d)
a vision of Fatima.
16.
As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by
a)
a caravan heading for the pyramids.
b)
several men who steal his gold.
c)
an army of warriors.
d)
a vision of Fatima.
17.
A man tells Santiago about a dream of treasure
a)
buried beside a well at the oasis.
b)
in Tarifa, near the crystal merchant's shop.
c)
held by the Gypsy who told Santiago's fortune.
d)
at the church in Spain where Santiago had been.
18.
The treasure Santiago finds is gold buried by
a)
a band of thieves.
b)
the alchemist.
c)
the camel driver.
d)
Spanish conquistadors.
19.
In the story of Narcissus, why does the lake weep?
a)
She loved Narcissus
b)
She was happy that she drowned him
c)
She saw her own beauty in his eyes
d)
She knew she would be blamed for his death
20.
What is the best way to sum up Santiago's meeting with the boy in Tangier?
a)
Comical; the boys enjoyed many laughs
b)
Confusing; the boys did  not understand each other
c)
Friendly; the boy tried to help Santiago 
d)
Unlucky; the boy took advantage of Santiago's naivete
21.
Which obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?
a)
Fear of realizing the dream; disappointment
b)
Love
c)
Fear
d)
Impossibility
22.
What does the Alchemist give to the monk and to Santiago?
a)
a scimitar
b)
solid gold
c)
an emerald
d)
his horse
23.
Santiago sees this and realizes it is an omen. He must warn the tribal leaders.
a)
Snakes shedding
b)
Hawks fighting
c)
Camels digging
d)
Eagles flying
24.
Fatima and Santiago know they are meant to be together.  Fatima assures Santiago that...
a)
she will only marry him if he goes and finds gold at the pyramids
b)
she is proud that he can read and wants him to teach her
c)
she is a obedient woman and will do what he tells her to do
d)
She is proud to be from the desert and wants her husband to be free like the wind that shapes the dunes
25.
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.
26.
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.
27.
As Santiago digs for treasure, he is approached by
a)
a caravan heading for the pyramids.
b)
several men who steal his gold.
c)
an army of warriors.
d)
a vision of Fatima.
28.
Levanter, sirocco, and simum are names for different
a)
planets.
b)
winds.
c)
palm trees.
d)
metals
29.
Santiago sees two hawks fighting and understands this as an omen that 
a)
the Englishman and the Alchemist will fight to the death. 
b)
he and the Alchemist will roast the hawks and eat them. 
c)
danger will come to the oasis from the sky. 
d)
the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army. 
30.
The alchemist says one must never let up on his quest. Santiago accepts this advice because it reminds him of
a)
the crystal merchant
b)
the old king
c)
his father
d)
the Englishman
31.
Al-Fayoum is
a)
a camel driver
b)
a caravan leader
c)
an oasis
d)
the alchemist
32.
Maktuh means
a)
it is done.
b)
it is over.
c)
it is written.
d)
it is good.
33.
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.
34.
What is the world's greatest lie?
a)
We have no control over our fate.
b)
Earth was created in 7 days.
c)
Personal Legends are unachievable.
d)
The desert will make you mad
35.

Why doesn’t the boy need to study the Emerald Tablet?

a)

The tablet doesn't actually exist

b)

The desert will teach him everything he needs to know

c)

Only an alchemist can read the tablet

36.
The principle of favorability is also known as ______ luck.
a)
good
b)
bad
c)
beginner's 
d)
winner's
37.
What word fits best in the blank?
“The girl was typical of the region of _____, with flowing black hair, and eyes that vaguely recalled the Moorish conquerors.”
a)
teeming
b)
Moors
c)
Andalusia
d)
trajectory
38.
What word fits best in the blank?
“That he had attended _____ until he was sixteen.  His parents had wanted him to become a priest…”
a)
seminary
b)
Moors
c)
proprietor 
d)
lamenting
39.
What word fits best in the blank?
“He knew that wind: people called it the ______, because on it the Moors had come from the Levant at the eastern end of the Mediterranean.”
a)
Andalusian
b)
levanter
c)
Moorish
d)
omen
40.
1.  The personification of the lake in the Prologue establishes a _______ tone for the novel.
a)
candid
b)
magical
c)
humorous
d)
negative
41.
Throughout the novel, Santiago’s recurring thoughts of returning to life as a shepherd represent
a)
the pitfalls we encounter in pursuit of our goals.
b)
how our subconscious desires become known to us when the time is right.
c)
Santiago’s ability to pursue multiple paths simultaneously.
d)
the human tendency to seek the familiar when we are afraid
42.
Why does the alchemist say he will not instruct Santiago?
a)
Santiago already knows everything he needs to know
b)
Santiago has become too arrogant to learn
c)
The alchemist does not believe Santiago is capable of alchemy
d)
Santiago must realize his Personal Legend entirely on his own
43.
The alchemist challenges Santiago, "Show me where there is life out in the desert."  What sign of life does Santiago find?
a)
a cobra
b)
a hawk
c)
a scorpion
d)
a fox
44.
The alchemist predicts that if Santiago remains at the oasis with Fatima, he will feel
a)
relief
b)
anger
c)
joy
d)
regret
45.

Where is Andalusia?

a)

Southern Spain

b)

Eastern Africa

c)

The Middle East (Eastern Asia)

d)

Central America

46.

What does Melchizedek want for helping Santiago?

a)

his flock

b)

10% of his flock

c)

his book

d)

his lady love

47.

Similarly to the gypsy, where does the old king tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?

a)

with the beautiful girl

b)

in the oasis

c)

the Egyptian pyramids

d)

at home

48.

What does the old man say that conspired to see that people really get what they want?

a)

Crystals

b)

the Universe

c)

Oracles

d)

Omens

49.
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.
50.
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.
51.

Santiago believes Melchizdek in part because the old man

a)

is a king of Jerusalem.

b)

is wearing a magic cloak.

c)

knows facts about Santiago.

d)

gives him some gold.

52.
In Africa, Santiago begins work
a)
as a camel driver
b)
in a crystal shop
c)
as a glass-blower
d)
as an alchemist
53.
Maktuh means
a)
it is done.
b)
it is over.
c)
it is written.
d)
it is good.
54.
Al-Fayoum is
a)
a camel driver
b)
a caravan leader
c)
an oasis
d)
the alchemist
55.
The Englishman hopes to become 
a)
a religious leader.
b)
a camel driver.
c)
an alchemist.
d)
a prophet
56.
Santiago sees two hawks fighting and understands this as an omen that 
a)
the Englishman and the Alchemist will fight to the death. 
b)
he and the Alchemist will roast the hawks and eat them. 
c)
danger will come to the oasis from the sky. 
d)
the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army. 
57.
People that are blind to their own Personal Legends are represented in the book by
a)
sheep
b)
dreams
c)
treasure
58.
The consequences of not following your Personal Legend and suffering regret are represented in the book by
a)
the Gypsy
b)
the Crystal Shop Owner
c)
the King
59.
Santiago realizes that he has to choose between thinking of himself as a poor victim of a thief or as...
a)
A boy who is lucky to be alive
b)
A shepherd with many skills
c)
An adventurer on a quest for his treasure
d)
a shepherd who can read and travel
60.
Which obstacle has kept the crystal merchant from pursuing his dream?
a)
Fear of realizing the dream; disappointment
b)
Love
c)
Fear
d)
Impossibility
61.
How does Santiago get to the oasis?
a)
he travels on horseback
b)
he runs with the Englishman
c)
he travels in a dune buggy
d)
he travels with a caravan
62.
What is the Soul of the World?
a)
force that binds all of us together and governs all things and that speaks with us in the language of signs or omens
b)
force that makes the wind carry messages
c)
force of nature
d)
force that keeps people from achieving their personal legend
63.

What might the thief symbolize?

a)

The greatest way to get what you want is to take it.

b)

There is no easy cheat to reaching your Personal Legend.

c)

Thievery is a victimless crime, considering how this act led to Santiago's new opportunity with the crystal merchant.

d)

The Soul of the World doesn't speak to thieves and liars.

64.

What was the author's main purpose in telling the Biblical story of Joseph?

a)

There is great power in correctly interpreting dreams and omens.

b)

One can expect brothers to betray each other, as a result of intense jealousy.

c)

There is wisdom in befriending the pharaoh, but stupidity in sharing thoughts of one's own ambitions.

d)

Predicting the future is impossible, but omens can save the oasis in a time of war.

65.

What is the main philosophical connection between Ralph Waldo Emerson and King Melchizedek?

a)

Both believe in the power of God, prayer, and fate.

b)

Both believe that individuals should stand alone and independent from the rest of society.

c)

Both believe in the power of trusting your instincts and thinking and acting for yourself; this is the way to fulfill yourself as an individual.

d)

Both believe that society brings conformity, that "foolish consistency" tempts us all, and that without trust humanity will fail to reach its greatest potential.

66.

In what way is Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self Reliance" most connected to Santiago?

a)

Santiago embodies Emerson's spirit of thinking and acting for yourself, whilst ignoring society's conventional notions about how to live.

b)

Santiago represents Emerson's ideas about unity, considering how Santiago wishes no ill will on the thief.

c)

Santiago symbolizes Emerson's ideas about love, considering Santiago falls in love almost instantly with Fatima.

d)

Santiago and Emerson both love to travel. Santiago is on a literal journey for treasure, whereas Emerson wishes others travel in order to break free of society and fulfill their identity.

67.

In what way is the "Farmer and the Viper" fable most connected to The Alchemist?

a)

The fable reminds us of the danger that lurks in the Sahara desert; we're reminded that snakes are deadly.

b)

The fable reminds us why the crystal merchant shouldn't have trusted Santiago.

c)

The fable reminds us that Santiago made a mistake in being naive and trusting of a false friend.

d)

The fable reminds us of how impossible it will be to reach the pyramids, considering that humanity is a bunch of "vipers."

68.

A foil character is one who contrasts the main character. Why can we describe the Englishman as a foil character?

(2-3 sentence response)

4 lines
69.

Santiago is an educated young man who wants to learn the "Language of the World." He has come to realize in the first part of the novel that there is a language that goes beyond speaking and writing.

The language without words is the same language he uses with his sheep. What are some of the literal and figurative languages that Santiago realizes he has learned by the time he completes his first year of work for the crystal merchant?

(3-4 sentence response)

4 lines
70.

Consider the idea of the Hero's Journey. How is King Melchizedek most connected with Hero's Journey in The Alchemist?

a)

"Call to Adventure"

b)

"Trials and Tests"

c)

"Supernatural Mentor"

d)

"The Refusal of Return"

71.

What is the author's purpose in describing the Santiago's prediction regarding the armed men who come to Al-Fayoum?

a)

To give urgency to the journey and pressure Santiago to reach his "Personal Legend" faster.

b)

To indicate that Santiago should abandon his pursuit of treasure, now that he has found Fatima.

c)

To provide evidence that Santiago is on the right path; that Santiago is accurately learning to speak the "Language of the World" and understand the "Soul of the World."

d)

To represent how Santiago has become an infallible alchemist; to provide evidence for how Santiago is destined for greatness.

Similar Resources on Wayground

GRAMMAR PLACEMENT TEST - Basic to Preintermediate

70 questions

GRAMMAR PLACEMENT TEST - Basic to Preintermediate

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade - University

4IM7 3ER Parcial 25-2

76 questions

4IM7 3ER Parcial 25-2

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

ENGLISH - U6 & U7

67 questions

ENGLISH - U6 & U7

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th Grade

House on Mango Street Unit Test

72 questions

House on Mango Street Unit Test

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 12th Grade

Lord of the Rings

72 questions

Lord of the Rings

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Jane Eyre

70 questions

Jane Eyre

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th - 12th Grade

What do you know about the UK and the USA?

71 questions

What do you know about the UK and the USA?

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

G10-UNIT 4: FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

68 questions

G10-UNIT 4: FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th Grade