Characters
A shepherd boy from a small Andalusian town?
Santiago
What portion of Santiago's flock does Melchizedek request in return for helping with Santiago's quest?
One-Tenth
Only way for a character to live a satisfying life/lifestyle.
Personal Legends
A medieval science of changing any metal to gold, finding universal cures for diseases, and prolonging life.
Alchemy
What town in Spain does the story take place?
Tarifa
The character who possesses the 'Master Work.'
The Alchemist
Near what object does Santiago meet Fatima, and fall deeply in love with her?
The Well
The one major obstacle that stops us from achieving our dreams.
Fear
What is the "Principle of favorability"?
There is a force that wants you to realize your personal legend. For example, "beginners luck."
What does the desert represent in the novel?
The long, difficult task of fulfilling one's Personal Legend
He prefers to read his large collection of books rather than interact with others or take interest in his surroundings.
The Englishman
Who is the horseman who knocks Santiago to the ground and tests his courage by asking him questions?
The Alchemist
This initially starts Santiago on his quest to fulfill his Personal Legend. It also helps divide characters within the novel.
Dreams
What is the, "World's greatest lie"?
At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate.
The solid part of the Master Work. This can turn metals into gold.
Philosopher's Stone
Character who seemingly appears to have no real personal legend of her own.
Fatima
While captured by Arab tribesmen, what does the alchemist say Santiago is to prevent them from being killed?
He claims Santiago is an Alchemist, and will transform himself into the wind in three days.
This symbol represents 'characters' who are blind to their own Personal Legends.
Sheep
What is the liquid part of the Master Work called? This helps keep the maker from growing old or getting sick.
Elixir of Life
What is it that the alchemist tells the boy he has to listen to?
His heart.
This is because it knows all things, and it knows the Soul of the World.
He tells Santiago about Personal Legends, the Soul of the World, and Beginner's Luck.
Melchizedek
Where is Santiago's treasure really hidden?
Back in Spain at the church.
In this novel, this represents a person effectively completing his or her Personal Legend. This is indicated by a major change that takes place in their lives.
Alchemy
Literature of alchemy inscribed on the surface of an emerald. It contains the major secret of alchemy...
Emerald Tablet
According to the Crystal Merchant, what are the five obligations that every muslim, according to the Koran, must try to do.
1. Believe in God
2. Pray five times a day
3. Fast during Ramadan
4. Be charitable to the poor
5. Visit the holy city of Mecca (go on a pilgrimage)