Background
Who does Santiago trust more than any being?
What is his herd of sheep
What is the fulfillment of one's purpose is described as in the story?
What is one's Personal Legend
The novel incorporates elements of the genre ____________ realism, which was developed in Latin America.
What is a Magical Realism
What character(s) does not follow their personal legend in the novel?
What is a Baker? What is the Crystal Merchant?
Who are the guides of Santiago's Personal legend?
What is the Old Woman, the King (Melchizedek), and The Alchemist.
What is Santiago's treasure and where does he find it?
What is a chest of gold and jewels and under the sycamore tree
In 1986, the author went on a pilgrimage in Spain. What is the name of the road that the author travelled?
What is Santiago, or Camino de Santiago
Who are Santiago's two love interests?
What is Merchant's daughter and Fatima.
The Epilogue of the novel suggests that Santiago ends up with Fatima: True or False?
What is true
What happens to Santiago early in his journey that causes him to lose hope and consider returning home?
What is he is robbed
When Santiago and The Alchemist are captured by one of the warring tribes, what must Santiago must turn himself into in order to save his life?
What is the wind
Give an example/title of a childhood fable.
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Don’t count eggs before they hatch
Emperor’s New Clothes
King Midas
The Wolf and the Crane
The Lion and the Mouse
Which character archetype does Santiago best fit:
hero, outcast, scapegoat, villain, wise old man
What is the hero
What are the omens Santiago notices while in the desert?
What is pair of hawks fighting.
The discovery of refining metal until all that is left is the Soul of the World is referred to as what?
What is The Master Work
What does Santiago suggest to the crystal merchant as a strategy to make more money?
What is to sell tea in crystal glasses
What is a very short story told in prose or poetry that teaches a practical lesson about how to succeed in life?
What is a fable
What happens in Santiago's dream at the beginning of the story?
What is he dreams that he travels to the Egyptian Pyramids
Where is Santiago's treasure hidden?
What is under the sycamore tree in Spain where he started his journey
What is the job title Santiago is offered in Al-Fayoum (at the oasis)?
What is Counselor of the Oasis.
In the form of a question, what is your favorite scene from the book?
What is..._________