Book/ Author Facts
The author of "The Alchemist"
Who is Paulo Coelho
What does omen Omen mean/ What is an omen?
A sign or representation of a thing about to happen and whether that thing will be positive or negative.
Who is Santiago
The area where Santiago lived most of his early life up until he was older.
Andalusia (Southern Spain) / Tarifa (City)
During Santiago's journey he is presented with a set of stones to help him along in his journey. What are the names of these stones?
Urim and Thummim
The language that "The Alchemist" was first published into.
What is Portuguese
What does shepard mean/ What is a shepard?
Someone who keeps sheep together in a flock
The old women living in "Tarifa" who interprets dreams.
Who is the "Gypsy"
The country that Santiago grows up in.
Spain
Name *two* of the guides that *directly* help Santiago with finding and pursuing his personal legend.
Gypsy, Melchizedek, and The Alchemist
The country in which Paulo Coehlo was born.
Brazil
A magical or medicinal potion.
The beautiful women that Santiago falls in love with while in the desert Oasis.
Who is Fatima
The name of the desert that they travel across with the caravan.
Sahara Desert
The name of the job offer the Santiago receives while in the Desert Oasis.
Counselor of the Oasis.
The amount of time it took to write "The Alchemist"
Two weeks
What does esperanto mean/ What is an esperanto?
A language created to serve as an "international medium" of communication based off of multiple "chief" European languages. The language was intended to be universally known and spread peace, love, unity, and understanding.
The King of Salem, who seemingly has magical powers and helps people who are pursuing their personally legends.
Who is Melchizedek
The first country that Santiago visited in Africa when he embarked on his journey.
Morocco
What type of vendor was Santiago distracted by when his money was stolen at the market in Tangier.
The amount of languages that "The Alchemist" has been translated into
80 languages
What does levanter mean/ What is a levanter?
An easterly wind in the western Mediterranean area
The scammer who stole Santiago's money in the market is referred to as (The) _____ -___ in the book.
Who is (The) "Young Man"
The name of the Oasis that Santiago visited in the desert.
Al-Fayoum Oasis
While Santiago was working at the crystal shop, he suggests to the crystal merchant that they should sell (____) to the travelers who stop into the shop while making there way up the mountain. What does he suggest they should sell?
Tea