Alchemist 1
Why did Santiago choose to be a shepherd instead of a priest?
He wanted to travel the world
According to the King, what is the term for what you have always wanted to accomplish?
Personal Legend
What does the King ask for in exchange for helping Santiago?
One-tenth of his flock.
Melchizedek gives Santiago two stones to help him read omens. What are they called?
Urim and Thummim.
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What is the recurring dream Santiago has while sleeping under a sycamore tree?
A child tells him he will find treasure at the Egyptian Pyramids.
What happens to Santiago shortly after he arrives in Tangier?
He is robbed of all his money.
Why does Santiago offer to clean the glasses in the crystal shop window?
To get enough money to buy food.
Melchizedek tells a story about a miner searching for an emerald. How did Melchizedek appear to him?
In a form of a stone that rolled over and uncovered an emerald.
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What does Santiago sell in order to fund his trip to Africa?
His flock of sheep.
What is the "Soul of the World"?
A spiritual force that binds all things together. An idea that everything is connected and has a "soul"
What is the name of the wind that blows from Africa to Spain, reminding Santiago of his desire to travel?
The Levanter.
At the end of Part One, instead of going back to the Pyramids, what does Santiago decide to do?
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What does the King call the "beginner’s luck" that helps people pursue their Personal Legend?
The Principle of Favorability
What sign did the Merchant see that convinced him Santiago was a "blessing"?
Two customers came into the shop and bought something while Santiago was cleaning the crystal.
What are the three settings of the book so far?
Andalusia, Tarifa, Tangier
Why does Santiago keep his jacket even in the heat of the Spanish summer?
Because he knows he needs to plan ahead. It demonstrates being prepared for whatever life throws at you.
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What does the King say is "the world's greatest lie"?
That at some point, we lose control of what's happening to us and our lives are controlled by fate.
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Why did the Baker choose to own a shop instead of becoming a shepherd?
Because bakers are seen as more successful/stable than shepherds, and he cared more about what people thought than his own dream.
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What does Santiago realize about the "Language of the World" when he is in the marketplace of Tangier? What is the Language of the World?
A language that it isn't spoken; it’s a language of omens, emotions like love, kindness enthusiasm.
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Finish the phrase: when you want something, the whole universe . . .
conspires to help you.
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