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Whose personal legend is it to travel to the pyramids in Egypt?
Santiago.
What is a personal legend?
What you have always wanted to do.
The camel driver believes people should only focus on the...
Present.
King Melchizedek is the King of... [name a place]
Salem.
Between Santiago and the Englishman, who believes in coincidences and who does not?
Santiago believes in coincidences and the Englishman does not.
Who does Santiago pursue romantically?
The Merchant's Daughter.
What does the Elixir of Life grant?
External life/Immortality.
What does the Englishman keep doing as he travels through the dessert?
He keeps reading.
What is the principle of favorability?
Beginner's luck; if you try something, you are likely to succeed at first.
According to the crystal merchant, what is holding him back from achieving his dream?
He is afraid that it would all be a disappointment and he’ll have no purpose/goals for his life anymore.
Whose personal legend is it to meet an alchemist?
The Englishman.
What does "Maktub" mean?
It is written.
Santiago likes big books because...
It makes him feel smart.
What is the world’s greatest lie?
We slowly lose control of our lives and fate takes it over.
What is the principle that governs all things in alchemy?
The Soul of the World. When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force.
Who warns Santiago that the boy/gypsy might steal from him?
The Bar Owner.
What does a shepherd do?
Tends, rears, and just take care of sheep.
King Melchizedek is the king of... [name a positive quality]
Righteousness.
What is Santiago's ORIGINAL intention when he starts working for the crystal merchant?
He ORIGINALLY wishes to rebuy his sheep and being a shepherd again, before changing his mind and pursuing his Personal Legend.
What is Santiago's justification for resuming his pursuit of his Personal Legend after working with the crystal merchant?
1) He doesn’t want to live with regret like the crystal merchant. 2) He now has money and confidence, so he can keep pursuing his treasure. 3) He understands that following one’s Personal Legend is the only way to true happiness and he might never get another chance.
Whose personal legend is it to travel to Mecca? Be specific.
The CRYSTAL Merchant.
What does Urim and Thummim represent?
Lights and Perfections.
Who/What Person tells Santiago IN HIS DREAMS that he’ll find treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids?
A child.
Whose unachieved personal legend does the King tell/warn the boy about?
The baker's unachieved personal legend.
Give TWO examples of Santiago's lively approach to business and entrepreneurship
He has the idea to sell tea in crystal glasses, improve the displays, and speaks multiple languages.