The Alchemist 1
What does Santiago do for a living (his job) at the beginning of the novel?
He is a shepherd
What bad luck does Santiago experience when he arrives in Tangier Africa?
He is robbed
Why does the gypsy woman tell Santiago his dream is difficult to interpret?
It's a dream that's rooted in "the language of the world".
What is the Englishman searching for?
An Arabian alchemist that's over 200 years old.
What is Santiago's personal legend?
to travel to the pyramids in Egypt in search of treasure
Who does Santiago go to work for to earn back his money?
The crystal merchant
How do we know Melchizedek is a king & not an imposter?
He knew things about Santiago he never told anyone.
What language does Santiago learn while working for the crystal merchant?
Arabic
Where is Santiago from? Be specific to the part of the country
Andalusia
What does the crystal merchant dislike the most?
Change
According to Melchizedek, what's the world's greatest lie?
that at some point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and fate rules our lives.
What religion does Santiago practice?
Christianity/Catholicism
What is the King of Salem's name?
Melchizedek
What is Santiago's inner conflict as he is preparing to leave the crystal merchant?
What does Santiago's father give to Santiago to show his support?
Ancient Spanish gold coins to buy his flock.
What is a person's Personal Legend?
The thing you want most in life/ your reason for being.
What does the old woman (gypsy) want for interpreting Santiago's dream?
one tenth of his treasure
What are the names of the stones the old king gives him?
Urim and Thummim
Where is Santiago when the story begins?
Andalusia, Spain
Who buys the other portion of Santiago's flock?
His friend that always wanted to be a shepherd.