Who?
Santiago owes this character one-tenth of his treasure... if he finds it
the Gypsy woman
King Melchizedek takes these stones used for reading omens off of his breastplate to give to Santiago
Urim and Thummim
Santiago came here to get a new book, get his haircut, refill his wine, and have his dream interpreted
Tarifa
What color do married women at the oasis wear?
black
This character wrote personal details about Santiago's life in the sand.
King Melchizedek (the King of Salem)
It means "it is written"
Maktub
Santiago works in a crystal shop here
Africa (Tangier)
The omen Santiago saw signifying the oasis will be attacked and invaded by an army
two hawks fighting
What does Santiago do when he sees the pyramids?
Santiago falls to his knees and weeps at their beauty
Santiago smells and feels this on the wind after he finds his treasure
Fatima's perfume and a kiss
Santiago meets Fatima here
Al-Fayoum oasis
Why is there no fighting at the oasis?
The Tradition says the oasis is a neutral zone inhabited by mainly women and children.
These people buried the treasure Santiago finds
Spanish conquistadors
How does the alchemist distribute the gold after he demonstrates that he can transform lead into gold?
1/4 to Santiago. 1/4 to himself. And 1/2 (2/4) to the monk (one was if Santiago needed it)
How many wells and how many date trees are at the oasis?
300 / 500,000 [p. 91]
What are winds mentioned in the story?
The levanter, sirocco, and simum.