WorksheetsThe Alchemist p.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Santiago's parents wanted him to be a
Shepherd
Coin Collector
Priest
Good Husband
Santiago's feels like his purpose in life is to
tend to his flock
travel
marry the Merchant's daughter
be a man of God
Where is Andalusia?
Spain
America
South America
Central America
Thinking about the merchant's daughter makes Santiago want to
get married and settle down
live in one place forever
buy more sheep and get rich
sheer his sheep and impress her
How many times has Santiago had his dream about the treasure?
1
2
3
too many to count
The Gypsy tells the boy his dream must be true because
a child showed him the Pyramids
she's never heard of the Pyramids
he had the dream multiple times
he's young and willing to see if the dream is true
Where does the old man tell Santiago that his treasure can be found?
with the beautiful girl
in the oasis
the Egyptian pyramids
at home
What does the old man say that conspired to see that people really get what they want?
Crystals
the Universe
Oracles
Omens
In the story of Narcissus, why does the lake weep?
She loved Narcissus
She was happy that she drowned him
She saw her own beauty in his eyes
She knew she would be blamed for his death
What is Santiago's call to adventure?
his decision to become a shepherd
his decision to work for the crystal merchant
his recurring dreams and the gypsy
the king of Salem
Which words best describe the character Santiago?
Patient, Tolerant, Understanding
Adolescent, Adventurous, Optimistic
Cruel, Malicious, Vengeful
Hysterical, Considerate, Compassionate
The story of Narcissus in the Prologue is mainly about:
beauty
the dangers of living in an enchanted forest with talking trees and lakes
vanity
sadness
The old man the boy meets in Tarifa claims he is
the King of Salem.
the boy’s real father.
the King of Egypt.
an alchemist.
According to the old man, what is the world's greatest lie?
That people's lives are controlled by fate.
The people are meant to be happy.
That people have the right to do as they wish.
That people cannot see into the past or future.
Who said this quote? “I didn’t know shepherds knew how to read.”
The Merchant’s Daughter
The Crystal Merchant
Santiago’s Father
The Gypsy
Why is it shocking that Santiago can read?
Because people who can read aren't usually shepherds
Because he doesn't look like a person who can read
Because he should be priest if he can read
Because it just is
Why doesn't Santiago trust the Gypsy woman? (two answers)
Because she's stolen from him the past
Because Gypsies are said to have a pact with the devil
Because Gypsies are known to be tricksters
Because she's praying
