Characters
Who is the main character who continues his journey through the desert in search of treasure?
Santiago
What desert does Santiago cross on his journey to find treasure?
The Sahara Desert
What job does Santiago leave before joining the caravan?
Working at the crystal shop
What are the names of the two stones that help Santiago make decisions?
Urim and Thummim
Who said, “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”?
Melchizedek
Who is the man Santiago meets in the caravan who studies alchemy through books?
The Englishman
Where is the caravan headed when Santiago joins it?
The Al-Fayoum Oasis
What does Santiago decide to do after meeting the Englishman and learning more about alchemy?
Continue his journey and learn from the desert and omens
What is the name of the personal goal each person is meant to achieve, according to the novel?
Personal Legend
What usually follows beginner’s luck during a person’s search for their Personal Legend?
A difficult test or challenge
Who told Santiago that when you really want something, the universe helps you achieve it?
Melchizedek (The King of Salem)
What African port city did Santiago work in before continuing his journey?
Tangier
What does Santiago begin noticing and interpreting during the caravan journey?
Omens
What legendary substance can supposedly cure all illnesses and turn metal into gold?
The Philosopher’s Stone
What does Santiago begin to believe is the true teacher in life?
The world/nature/experience
Who teaches Santiago that omens can guide people toward their Personal Legend?
The Englishman
What is the place Santiago dreamed of where he believes the treasure is buried?
The Egyptian pyramids
What is the Englishman’s main method of learning about alchemy?
Reading books
What is the name of the invisible language that Santiago begins to understand?
The Language of the World
What do omens symbolize in the novel?
Guidance from the universe
Who or what becomes one of Santiago’s silent teachers during his desert journey?
The desert
Where does Santiago first meet the Englishman?
At the beginning of the caravan journey across the desert
What does Santiago begin to value more than reading?
Learning through experience and observation
What is the concept that connects all living things in the novel?
The Soul of the World
What message does the novel give about following your dreams?
That fulfilling your Personal Legend brings true happiness and purpose