Characters
A shepherd boy from a small Andalusian town
Santiago
Personal Legend
Country where Santiago's journey begins
Spain
What portion of Santiago's flock does Melchizedek request in return for helping with Santiago's quest?
One-tenth
A medieval science of changing any metal to gold, finding universal cures for diseases, and prolonging life
Alchemy
The character who possesses "The Master Work"
The Alchemist
The biggest obstacle that stops us from achieving our dreams
Fear
Continent over which Santiago travels
Africa
What did the boy suggest to the crystal merchant to help his business?
Sell tea in crystal glasses to the people who climbed the hill
Something to come that can be interpreted as good or bad
An omen
He prefers to read his large collection of books rather than interact with others or take interest in his surroundings
The Englishman
This is what first starts Santiago on his quest to fulfill his Personal Legend
A dream
Santiago's destination based on his dream
The Pyramids (in Egypt)
What causes the caravan to stop and Santiago to become stranded at the oasis?
War between the tribes
Fortune telling stones given to Santiago; _____ and Thummim
Urim
Character who seemingly appears to have no real Personal Legend of her own
Fatima
A symbol that represents people who are blind to their own Personal Legends
Sheep
A safe haven in the desert
An oasis
Near what object does Santiago meet Fatima and fall in love with her?
The well at the oasis
An Arabic word that can best be translated as "It is written"
Maktub
He introduces Santiago to Personal Legends, the Soul of the World, and Beginner's Luck
Melchizedek
In this novel, this is a symbol for a person completing his/her Personal Legend. It shows a major change that takes place in their lives.
Alchemy; just as alchemy changes metal to gold, completing a Personal Legend changes a person into the best version of themselves
The crystal merchant's unvisited Pilgrimage destination
Mecca
Who is the horseman who knocks Santiago to the ground and tests his courage by asking him questions?
The Alchemist
What is the liquid part of the Master Work called? (the part that helps keep the maker from growing old or getting sick)
Elixir of Life