Plot
What happens to Santiago as soon as he arrives in Tangier?
A) He finds treasure immediately
B) He gets robbed and loses all his money
C) He meets the alchemist
D) He returns home
B) He gets robbed and loses all his money
Who is Melchizedek?
A) A thief who robs Santiago
B) The Englishman’s teacher
C) The King of Salem who guides Santiago
D) A merchant in Tangier
C) The King of Salem who guides Santiago
What is a Personal Legend?
A) A fictional story
B) A person’s true purpose in life
C) A treasure map
D) A religious prophecy
B) A person’s true purpose in life
What do Urim and Thummim symbolize?
A) Wisdom and divine guidance
B) Wealth and success
C) Fear and regret
D) Evil and misfortune
A) Wisdom and divine guidance
What is Santiago’s occupation at the beginning of the novel?
A) Merchant
B) Blacksmith
C) Shepherd
D) Fisherman
C) Shepherd
How does Santiago earn money after being robbed?
A) He begs for money
B) He works for a crystal merchant
C) He steals from a market
D) He becomes a fortune teller
B) He works for a crystal merchant
What is the crystal merchant’s biggest fear?
A) Losing his wealth
B) Traveling to Mecca and losing his dream
C) Being robbed like Santiago
D) The desert heat ruining his business
B) Traveling to Mecca and losing his dream
What does the crystal merchant’s story teach Santiago?
A) People often fear change and prefer comfort
B) Wealth is the ultimate goal
C) Dreams are easy to achieve
D) Traveling is pointless
A) People often fear change and prefer comfort
What does the desert symbolize in the novel?
A) Fear and suffering
B) Challenges and self-discovery
C) The unknown and danger
D) A place to hide
B) Challenges and self-discovery
What country does Santiago come from?
A) Egypt
B) Spain
C) Morocco
D) Portugal
B) Spain
What idea does Santiago suggest to improve the crystal merchant’s business?
A) Selling food instead of crystals
B) Selling tea in crystal glasses
C) Closing the shop and moving to Spain
D) Investing in gold
B) Selling tea in crystal glasses
What lesson does Santiago learn from working at the crystal shop?
A) Dreams are impossible to achieve
B) Success comes from adapting and taking risks
C) He should return home
D) Wealth is more important than dreams
B) Success comes from adapting and taking risks
How does Santiago feel after working for the crystal merchant?
A) He regrets leaving Spain
B) He gains confidence in pursuing his dream
C) He decides to stay and run the shop
D) He loses faith in his journey
B) He gains confidence in pursuing his dream
What does Santiago’s work at the crystal shop represent?
A) A break from his journey
B) The importance of hard work and adaptation
C) A failure in his Personal Legend
D) A punishment for his mistakes
B) The importance of hard work and adaptation
What is the main goal of an alchemist?
A) Turning silver into gold
B) Finding eternal youth
C) Discovering the Philosopher’s Stone
D) Learning to speak to animals
C) Discovering the Philosopher’s Stone
Why does Santiago join the caravan to the desert?
A) He wants to go home
B) He is following his Personal Legend
C) He wants to start a new business
D) The crystal merchant advises him to
B) He is following his Personal Legend
Why does the Englishman in the caravan interest Santiago?
A) He is also a shepherd
B) He is searching for the secret of alchemy
C) He teaches Santiago how to read
D) He offers Santiago a job
B) He is searching for the secret of alchemy
Why does Santiago hesitate before continuing his journey?
A) He is afraid of failure
B) He is content with his earnings
C) He wants to impress the Englishman
D) He fears the desert
B) He is content with his earnings
What lesson does the caravan teach Santiago?
A) He must always return home
B) Life is unpredictable, but one must keep moving
C) Money is the only thing that matters
D) Destiny is fixed and unchangeable
B) Life is unpredictable, but one must keep moving
What language does Santiago learn to understand while traveling?
A) Arabic
B) The Language of the Universe
C) Latin
D) Ancient Egyptian
B) The Language of the Universe
What realization helps Santiago decide to leave the crystal shop and continue his journey?
A) The merchant will never go to Mecca, showing Santiago what happens when one ignores a dream.
B) He has saved enough money to return home, making him realize he no longer needs the journey.
C) He learns that the Englishman is a true alchemist and wants to study under him.
D) The merchant forces him to leave because he fears Santiago will take over the business.
A) The merchant will never go to Mecca, showing Santiago what happens when one ignores a dream.
Why does the Englishman struggle to learn the secrets of alchemy?
A) He lacks faith in the omens and relies too much on books.
B) He does not believe in the Soul of the World.
C) He refuses to leave the oasis to search for the alchemist.
D) He is too impatient to complete the process.
A) He lacks faith in the omens and relies too much on books.
What lesson does Santiago learn from his experience in Tangier after being robbed?
A) Everything is connected, and setbacks are just part of the journey toward one's Personal Legend.
B) Material wealth is more important than spiritual fulfillment.
C) The universe does not reward those who take risks.
D) Fate is completely predetermined, and free will does not exist.
A) Everything is connected, and setbacks are just part of the journey toward one's Personal Legend.
What do Urim and Thummim represent in Santiago’s journey?
A) The importance of taking risks without relying on signs.
B) The necessity of seeking direct answers to all problems.
C) The balance between free will and fate—helpful guidance but not absolute answers.
D) The need to ignore omens in favor of logical decisions.
C) The balance between free will and fate—helpful guidance but not absolute answers.
Which of the following is NOT one of the things Santiago learns while working for the crystal merchant?
A) Fear of change can prevent people from pursuing their dreams.
B) Small improvements and persistence can lead to success.
C) True alchemy requires a deep understanding of metals.
D) Some people prefer to dream rather than achieve.
C) True alchemy requires a deep understanding of metals.