Alchemist 1
What was Santiago's profession before he began his journey?
Shepherd
What type of recurring dream did Santiago have?
Traveling to the pyramids in Egypt to find treasure
Where did Santiago typically sleep with his flock of sheep?
In abandoned churches
What did Santiago's parents want him to be?
A priest
What does Melchizedek, the King of Salem, ask Santiago for in return for telling him about his Personal Legend?
One-tenth of Santiago's flock
Who does Santiago meet in Tarifa who interprets his dream?
An old gypsy woman
What is the name of the city Santiago travels to in Africa?
Tangier
What language does Santiago struggle with when he first arrives in Tangier?
Arabic
What did Santiago's parents give him that allowed him to travel with his sheep?
A pouch of old Spanish gold coins
What is the "Personal Legend" according to the old king?
What you have always wanted to accomplish
What does this person demand as payment for the dream interpretation?
One-tenth of the treasure he finds
What happens to Santiago's money when he first arrives in Africa?
It is stolen by a young man he trusts.
What does Santiago use his earnings from the crystal shop to buy?
Supplies to cross the desert
What does Santiago learn from the desert?
It has its own language and wisdom
What does the old king give Santiago to help him on his journey?
Urim and Thummim (two stones, one black and one white)
What is the Englishman traveling with the caravan searching for?
An alchemist
What does Santiago decide to do to earn money after being robbed?
Work at a crystal shop
What does Santiago suggest the crystal merchant do to increase his business?
Build a display case outside
Who does Santiago meet in the caravan who is also seeking his Personal Legend?
An English scholar
What is the significance of the stones Urim and Thummim?
They help in understanding the language of the world.
What does the Englishman carry with him and study diligently?
A book about alchemy
What does the crystal merchant dream of doing one day?
Traveling to Mecca
What does Santiago learn about the language of the world while working at the crystal shop?
It can be understood through love and enthusiasm
What is the ultimate goal of alchemy, according to the Englishman's book?
To turn base metals into gold and discover the Elixir of Life
What significant event happens at the oasis that marks the end of Part One?
Santiago meets a woman named Fatima.