WorksheetsQuestions on 'The Alchemist'
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
How does being a shepherd help Santiago on his journey?
It teaches him about the world and people.
It makes him wealthy.
It gives him magical powers.
It allows him to travel without restrictions.
The stones “Urim and Thummim” represent:
Divine guidance and decision-making tools
Ancient currency
Types of precious stones
Symbols of power and authority
What’s Melchizedek’s role in Santiago’s journey?
He is a king who gives Santiago a magical stone.
He is a merchant who helps Santiago find treasure.
He is a shepherd who guides Santiago.
He is a wise man who introduces Santiago to the concept of Personal Legend.
What does Santiago lose when he arrived in Tangier, Africa?
His money
His map
His book
His clothes
What was the big decision Santiago had to take at the beginning of the book?
To become a shepherd
To travel to Egypt
To sell his sheep
To marry the merchant's daughter
Why is Santiago’s dream important for the story?
It foreshadows the events of the story.
It is a recurring theme in the story.
It reveals Santiago's deepest fears.
It motivates Santiago to pursue his Personal Legend.
Santiago hesitates to follow his dream at the beginning of the book because:
he is afraid of failure.
he lacks financial resources.
he is content with his current life.
he doesn't believe in dreams.
The main characters in the story, Part 1, are:
The priest, the king and Santiago
Santiago and the king of Salem
Santiago, the king of Salem and the church
Jack, Karen, and Liam
Santiago’s dream is about:
a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids
a journey to the North Pole
a lost city in the Amazon
a mysterious island in the Pacific
Santiago was at the beginning of the book.
In a church
In a desert
In a city
On a boat
What role does “alchemy” play in the story?
Alchemy is a central theme that drives the plot.
Alchemy is a minor detail with little impact.
Alchemy is used as a metaphor for transformation.
Alchemy is a historical reference with no real significance.
Santiago decides to become a shepherd because:
he loves to travel and see new places.
he wants to settle in one place.
he dislikes animals.
he wants to become a farmer.
Santiago travels to which country?
Spain
Egypt
Morocco
Brazil
What do “omens” represent in the book?
Signs of future events
Characters' emotions
The setting of the story
The author's writing style
What does Santiago have to give up to follow his dream?
His family
His job
His sheep
His home
What country does Santiago live?
Spain
Chile
Argentina
Mexico
The woman’s name Santiago fell in love with in Part 1 is:
Fatima
Maria
Teresa
Lucia
Santiago got money to travel to Egypt by:
selling his sheep
winning a lottery
finding a treasure
borrowing from a friend
What’s the greatest lie in the world according to the king of Salem?
That people are not capable of achieving their dreams
That fate controls our destiny
That wealth is the key to happiness
That love conquers all
After being robbed, Santiago finds a job at:
a crystal shop
a bakery
a library
a farm
What did the gypsy woman say about Santiago’s dream?
She said it was a prophecy.
She said it was a warning.
She said it was a blessing.
She said it was a curse.
Santiago’s parents wanted him to have the profession of a:
doctor
lawyer
priest
teacher
Melchizedek told Santiago a story about carrying a spoon with drops of oil. What does this story want to show us?
The importance of balancing responsibilities and enjoying life
The need to focus solely on one's personal legend
The value of material wealth over spiritual fulfillment
The significance of following traditional paths
