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The Alchemist Novel review
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1
Has a dream that says his treasure is by a church in Spain
Fatima
The Englishman
The Alchemist
Robber by the Pyramids
2
A section or speech at the end of a book that comments on or conclusion to what has happened.
Epilogue
Prologue
Vocabulary
3
Love, the Language of the the World and the Soul of the World are all the same thing.
True
False
4
Santiago is becoming more tolerant of others’ differences. We can tell this by...
He understands the crystal merchant may never go to Mecca.
He accepts the Englishman's love of books
He notices that the camel driver is a quiet man.
all of the above.
5
The course of events that we may choose to follow in order to achieve a goal.
Hope
Omens
Guessing
6
Teaches Santiago that everything in life has its price.
Fatima
Gypsy Woman
The Monk
The Robber at the Pyramids
7
The Gypsy Woman gets her money at the end
False
True
8
Empty question
Empty choice
Empty choice
9
Fatima sends something to Santiago at the end of the novel. What is it?
a gold coin
a kiss
a crystal glass
her flock of sheep
10
Santiago sees him/her in the hair of the old merchant and in the smile of the candy seller
Melchizedek (the old King)
Fatima
Thief in Tangiers
Gypsy Woman
11
Being close to people is shown to be a deterrent to achieving your dreams? Why?
they will want to come with you.
they will try to undermine your dreams.
they will want you to change.
their opinions about your dreams will change your mind
12
Empty question
Empty choice
Empty choice
13
A story that conveys a lesson as an example of what one should or should not do.
Fable
Fantasy
Non-Fiction
14
Melchizedek, the Merchant, Englishman & the Alchemist all represent the same thing for Santiago
True
False
15
Believed to confer youth and longevity.
Elixir of Life
Philosophers Stone
16
Adults are more likely to try and fulfill their dreams than children
True
False
17
How does the alchemist explain why other alchemists are not successful, but he is?
The others did not want to live out their Personal Legend.
The alchemist knows the magic spell.
The alchemist is smarter than the others are.
The others are looking only for gold.
18
Whose dream is it that sends Santiago back home again?
Melchizedek
The Alchemist
Fatima
The Robber at the Pyramids
19
“Every search begins with beginner’s luck and every search ends with . . . .“ finish quote:
. . . the victor’s being severely tested.
. . . lowered expectations.
. . . disappointment.
. . . finding the treasure that had been sought.
20
The force that controls everything that happens to us along the way.
Coincidence
Omens
Destiny
Luck
21
A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.
Epilogue
Vocabulary
Prologue
22
People, plants, rocks, and elements are all united by...
the Alchemist.
the Soul of the World.
23
The vulnerable periods of Santiago’s journey are when he has no clearly defined goal. When?
When he has earned enough for sheep by working at the shop.
When he considers staying at the oasis with Fatima.
When he has to become the wind.
When he joins the caravan to go to the Pyramids.
24
Helps Santiago realize that everyone has his or her own way of learning.
The Thief in Tangiers
The Englishman
Fatima
The Alchemist
25
After working crystal shop to fulfill his dream to go buy his flock what does he realize?
He actually liked selling crystal.
He could always go back to being a shepherd.
He really doesn’t like sheep.
Maybe that wasn’t really his dream.
26
Santiago is able to turn himself into the wind because he...
both are correct
looks inside himself.
neither are correct
calms his petty fears.
27
“Listen to your heart. It knows all things" What does he say can get in the way of that?
Greed
Fear
Love
28
Santiago’s first dream is to travel, which he accomplishes by...
buying a flock of sheep.
Going to Mecca
29
Why do both the Gypsy and Melchizedek urge Santiago to follow his dream?
a child in a dream is a good omen.
the Pyramids are always yielding great treasure.
they like him
dreams are the language in which the universe speaks.
30
The Alchemist leaves Santiago but does one more thing to help him live out his Personal Legend.
He gives the monk a piece of gold in case he needs it.
He calls on the moon to light his way.
He tricks the robbers into going in the other direction.
He sends Fatima to him.
