Events
What did Santiago build at the crystal merchants shop that brought in customers?
He built the display case.
Who gave Santiago Urim and Thummim?
The King of Salem/The Old Man/Malchizedek
What was the most important literature in alchemy written on?
Emerald
To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about A. Originated B. Irritating C. Contemplate
C. Contemplate
What was Santiago’s job before he went to search for his treasure?
Shepherd
What two rocks did the old king give Santiago to help interpret omens?
Urim & Thummim
Who was Santiago's first love?
The merchant's daughter
Where is Santiago’s treasure located?
The Pyramids in Egypt
Betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith A. Treason B. Elixir C. Monotony
A. Treason
What big question does Santiago ask Fatima the day after they met as they were filling up their waters?
He asks her to marry her and tells her he loves her.
What does his dad say when Santiago asks him permission to travel?
He is taken by surprise but eventually gives him coins and lets him go.
Who is the girl Santiago asks to marry him?
Fatima
What place did the crystal merchant want to go?
Mecca
Short, popular, usually wise saying or precept A. Tracts B. Proverb C. Elixir
Where was the trasure actually buried?
Beneath the sycamore tree in the ruined church
Where did Santiago meet the boy that stole his money?
A bar in Tangier
What was the old king’s name?
Melchizedek
What did the gypsy want from Santiago as payment for her reading?
One-tenth of his treasure
To exit a vehicle of transportation A. Disembark B. Transmit C. Refrained
A. Disembark
Why don’t the tribesmen capture the alchemists yellow egg and just let him go?
They didn’t realize the significance and thought it wasn't real.
What was Santiago’s dream about in the beginning of the book?
He is in a field with his flock when visited by a child who transports him to the pyramids in Egypt, then the child says Santiago will find a hidden treasure.
The old king was the king of…
Salem
Why does Santiago join the caravan?
So he can travel to Egypt to find his treasure and chase his dream.
A point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position A. Proprietor B. Tinged C. Zenith
C. Zenith
What color horse was the alchemist riding when Santiago met him?
White