The Protagonist
Andelucia
The Crystal Merchant and Morocco
The Alchemist (Book)
Quotes from the Alchemist
100
What is the boy's name?
His name is Santiago.
100
In his dream, where did the little child say the the protagonist's treasure is?
His treasure is in Egypt.
100
What is the language that the boy learns while being with the crystal merchant?
The boy learns Arabic.
100
What kind of tree is growing in the abandoned church yard were the boy had his first dream?
A sycamore tree is growing there.
100
When you want something, __________ conspires to help you achieve it.
all the Universe
200
What region and country is the boy from?
He is from Andalusia, in the south of Spain.
200
What country does this story start in?
The story starts in Spain.
200
What caught the boy's eye at the market in Morocco?
He saw a sword and scabbard?
200
What mythical character is presented at the beginning of the story?
The myth of Narcissus is presented at beginning of the story.
200
It's the possibility of having ____ come true that makes life interesting.
a dream
300
After helping the candy merchant set up his stall, what did the boy realize about how the universe communicates?
He realized there is a universal language that is often spoken without words.
300
In the gypsy's house, the boy saw something that calmed him down. The gypsy told him to 'swear on it' when he made his promise to pay her 10%. What did he see?
He saw the picture of Sacred Heart of Jesus.
300
Why didn't the crystal merchant travel to Mecca?
He wanted to hold on to this dream.
300
What are the names of the black and white stones Malekzadeh gives to Santiago?
The two stones are Urim and the Thummim.
300
“The _______ things are also the most ________ things, and only the wise can see them.”
simple / extraordinary
400
What could the boy do that the girl was surprised by, because most common people couldn't do this.
He could read.
400
Malekzadeh claimed to be the king of this region. What kingdom is it?
He claimed to be the King of Selam.
400
Why was the bar owner angry as the boy left his bar with his new found friend?
The bar owner knew the boy's new 'friend' intended to steal his money.
400
This principle is presented as “beginner’s luck" in the novel. What does the boy call it?
The boy calls it the 'Principle of Favorability'.
400
The secret of life, though, is to ____ seven times and to _____ eight times.
fall / get up
500
Why was the boy able to read?
He went to seminary school until 16.
500
According the Melchizedek, what is the greatest lie ever told?
The greatest lie ever told is the belief that we have no control over our fate.
500
What is the 5th obligation of Muslims.
They are obligated to make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
500
In the novel, what is the phrase is used for
"it is written". The crystal merchant says it often and you will hear it often.
The Arabic phrase for "it is written" is 'muktub'.
500
When we love, we always strive to ___________. When we strive to ________________ , everything around us ________ too.
become better than we are /
become better than we are /
becomes better