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Where is Santiago at the beginning of the story?
(Give place, area, and country)
At a church in Andalusia, Spain
What is the name of the city Santiago stops at after he gets off the boat?
Tangier, Morocco
What animal does the Alchemist point out to Santiago?
The hawks
Who is the author of The Alchemist?
Paolo Coelho
Why does Santiago go to the gypsie?
He wants to seek guidance about a dream that he has been having.
Who is the Englishman looking for? What is the Englishman trying to get from the Alchemist?
The Alchemist
He is trying to learn the Alchemy (or find the philosopher's tone and Elixir of life)
What can cure all illnesses?
Elixir of life
Where is Paolo Coelho from?
Brazil
Where does Santiago find his treasure and what does he find?
He finds his treasure underneath the sycamore tree. He finds gold and jewels.
What is the name of the King that Santiago meets and what area is he the king of? Also, when does this King occur in the story?
(You have to pronounce his name properly)
Melchizedek - King of Salem
He occurs whenever someone is seeking guidance about following their Personal Legend.
What does Santiago realize about the bar owner in Tangier?
He grealizes that he was trying to warn Santiago about the thief, who Santiago thought was his friend.
What can make someone live forever?
Philosopher's stone
What are the names of the three characters mentioned in The Alchemist
Fatima, Melchizedek, Santiago
Who does Melchezidek recall guiding to his Personal Legend?
(Not a character found in the alchemist)
Abraham
What did Santiago's father want the boy to become? What was his reaction when Santiago decided to leave to become a shepherd?
Santiago's dad wanted him to become a priest. However, he was supportive and let Santiago follow his dreams.
What is the color of the Alchemist's horse? What is the first interaction they have together?
Black.
The alchemist points a sword at Santiago's throat.
What job does the chief of the Oasis offer Santiago after the tribal wars?
Counselor of the Oasis
What type of book is The Alchemist?
Fable
What comforts the boy when he visits the gypsie in Tarifa?
Heart of Jesus
How many sheep did Santiago have? What happened to those sheep?
(Be specific)
Santiago had 60 sheep. He gave 6 of them to the old king and sold the rest of them to embark on his journey
Where is the secret of Alchemy written?
The Emerald Tablet
Where does Santiago meet Fatima?
Next to the wells in the Oasis
How long did it take Coelho to write The Alchemist?
2 weeks!!
When Santiago is in tangier, who is one of the people that he admires for following their Personal Legend?
Candy Merchant