Characters
Who is the protagonist?
Santiago
What type of work does Santiago do in Tangier?
He works for a crystal merchant.
Part of the money from a sell that goes to the seller.
commission
The country where Santiago was born.
Spain
Where does Santiago first meet Fatima?
Santiago's love interest
Fatima
What does Santiago suggest the crystal merchant sell to make his shop more successful?
Tea
An armed guard
sentinel
What language do the people speak in Tangier?
Arabic
What is the crystal merchant's dream?
To travel to Mecca
Is looking for the alchemist to teach him how to turn lead into gold.
The Englishman
What animal is Santiago watching when he has the vision about an army invading the oasis?
Hawks
continuous
incessant
In which country is the oasis?
Egypt
Who does Santiago first tell about his vision?
The camel driver
The king Santiago meets in Tarifa.
Melchezidek
When the Englishman finally meets the alchemist and asks him how to turn lead into gold, what does the alchemist tell him to do?
Go and try.
To become used to something.
Habituated
The name of the city where Santiago works for the crystal merchant.
Tangier
Why does the Englishman say he carries a revolver?
It helps him to trust people.
How many characters' names are given?
three
Why does the caravan stay at the oasis rather than continuing its journey?
There are tribal wars in the desert.
An Arabic word meaning "it is written."
maktub
Which country is Tangier in?
Morocco
How long does Santiago work for the crystal merchant?
About one year