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100
This character's desire to travel led him to become a shepherd.
Santiago
100
This object allows those in its possession to remain forever young and free of illness.
Elixir of Life
100
In what town does of Spain does Santiago have his dreams of treasure?
Andalusia
100
What was the name of the two rocks given to Santiago by the King of Salem to help guide Santiago on his journey?
Urim & Thummim
100
What is a SACRISTRY?
A room in a church in which sacred objects are stored.
200
This character was too fearful to ever fulfill his Personal Legend; he was not comfortable with change and struggled with the improvements Santiago made to his shop.
Crystal Merchant
200
The tiniest sliver of this allows an Alchemist to turn metals into gold.
Philosopher's Stone
200
To what city in Spain does Santiago travel to sell his wool, trade for a new book, and seek the advice of a fortune teller?
Tarifa, Spain
200
Name two obstacles Santiago faced upon his arrival in Africa.
- he didn't speak the language - he knew no one - he was robbed of his money shortly after arriving
200
What was Santiago's plan prior to becoming a shepherd?
He was enrolled in seminary school (study to become a priest)
300
This character provided Santiago with guidance and insight to his Personal Legend; he was known to take on different appearances.
King of Salem / Melchizdek
300
The novel, The Alchemist, is an _______; meaning the story can be interpreted to reveal deeper symbolism
Allegory
300
Upon his arrival in Africa, in what city is Santiago robbed of his life's fortune?
Tangier
300
How many times had Santiago had his life's savings stolen (taken without his permission)?
THREE First: A thief posing as a guide/friend stole Santiago's money in the market place of Africa. Second: The Alchemist gave Santiago's gold to the chieftains at the military camp. Third: The refugees take the gold the Alchemist had given him.
300
Why did Santiago need to sacrifice so much, travel so far, in order to find a treasure that was literally buried under his feet?
-Santiago needed to learn all of life's lessons on the way to achieving his Personal Legend. His struggle allows him to better appreciate what he found. - Santiago is an "Alchemist" because he was able to turn his poor life as a shepherd into a life of treasure.
400
This character was also in search of his Personal Legend; though he seems more motivated by monetary gain.
The Englishman
400
This is the name of the wind from Africa.
Leventar
400
According to Santiago's dream, where was his treasure located?
Egypt
400
What was the vision Santiago had regarding the oasis? What did he do about it?
- he saw two hawks flying, then one suddenly attacked another...he saw the oasis being attacked - he told the Alchemist of this, then told the chieftains
400
What does the desert symbolize in this novel?
The long, arduous task of striving for and fulfilling one's Personal Legend
500
With which two characters was Santiago able to communicate without using any words?
Candy Merchant Fatima
500
This Arabic word translates to "it is written."
Maktub
500
Where did Santiago physically dig up the riches of his treasure?
Andalusia
500
Which whom did Santiago need to communicate in order to turn himself into the wind (3)
The desert The Wind The Sun
500
With whom does Santiago share his treasure?
One tenth goes to the fortune teller.