Characters
Who wrote The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
What does the boy claim are "the only things that concern sheep?"
Food and water
Where does the story begin and end?
At the abandoned church in Spain
What does Santiago promise to give the gypsy woman in return for finding his sheep?
10% of his treasure
What was the job that the main character was supposed to have?
become a priest
What is the name of the main character of our story?
Santiago
Who is the boy in love with at the beginning of the novel?
The merchant's daughter
Why did the lake weep for Narcissus?
He could no longer see his beauty in his eyes.
What causes the boy to go on this adventure?
He has a dream twice of a young child telling him his treasure is at the pyramids.
Who does Santiago go to see after he has his dreams?
The gypsy
What is the name of the woman that falls in love with Santiago at the Oasis?
Fatima
What happens to Santiago when he gets to the new country?
He gets robbed
Where are the pyramids located?
Egypt
What job does Santiago take after getting robbed in Africa?
He becomes a Crystal Merchant's helper
What does the King give to Santiago
Urim and Thummim
Who tells Santiago where the treasure actually is, based on their dream
The robber at the pyramids
What is Santiago's main goal after he saves up enough money from the Crystal Merchant?
To return to Spain and buy sheep
Where does Santiago live and fall in love for the majority of his journey
The Oasis
How does the Englishman believe someone learns something?
Through books
How does Santiago believe someone learns?
Through living the experience
What is the King's actual name?
Melchizedek
What is a dream of the Crystal Merchant that he never achieves?
Where does Santiago get the gold to return to Spain to get his treasure
The Monastery
What is the principal that governs all things?
The Soul of the World
What is the solid part of the Master Work called?
Philosopher's Stone