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Grab Bag Questions!
100

What language does Santiago learn while working for the Crystal Merchant

Arabic

100

The Alchemist gave this character gold for himself, and the Alchemist gave this character gold to hold for Santiago just in case he'd need it.

The Monk

100

In what region and country does Santiago work as a shepherd?

Andalusia, Spain

100

The Stones given to Santiago by the Old King

Urim and Thummim

100

Where is Paulo Coelho from?

Brazil

200

Who is the horseman who knocks Santiago to the ground and tests his courage by asking him questions?

The Alchemist

200

Santiago's two most significant mentors

King Melchizedek and The Alchemist
200

For what two reasons does Santiago initially refuse his Call to Adventure?

Doesn't want to leave his flock; is not persuaded by the Gypsy Woman that he should believe his dream

200

The term that describes the interconnection of all things

Soul of the World

200

The novel opens with an altered version of what myth?

Story of Narcissus
300

Who is the first person who tells Santiago he will find treasure at the Pyramids?

A child in a dream

300

Character who Santiago's fall in love with and will wait for him while he searches for his treasure.

Fatima

300

The town where Santiago loses all his money...the first time.

Tangier (Morocco)

300

According to the old man, what is the world's greatest lie?

The world's greatest lie is that people's lives are controlled by fate (that people lose the ability to impact/alter their own future)

300

How many characters in the novel have actual names?

3 (Melchizedek, Fatima, Santiago)

400

For what two reasons does Santiago decide to dig by the Pyramids?

He is brought to tears, and he sees a scarab beetle

400

Character who possesses the "Master Work"

The Alchemist

400

This location serves as a resting place. It also is the location where Santiago meets The Alchemist

The Oasis, Al-Fayoum

400

The meaning of the Arabic term "Maktub"

It is written

400

What does the alchemist perform at the monaster?

Alchemy. He takes the Philosopher's Stone and turns lead into gold.

500

What portion of Santiago's flock does Melchizedek request in return for helping with Santiago's quest?

One tenth, or 6 sheep

500

Character who tells Santiago about Personal Legends, The Soul of the World, and Beginner's Luck

King Melchizedek

500

Where does Santiago finally find his treasure?

Under the sycamore tree in the old church in Spain.

500

The item that contains the major secret of alchemy

The Emerald Tablet

500

The Crystal Merchant's dream that he says he will never fulfill is to travel where?

Mecca

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