Alchemist Practice Test (2025)

Front

What did Santiago's parents originally hope he would be when he grew up?

Back

a priest

Front

Who appears in Santiago's recurring dream?

Back

a child

Front

What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?

Back

one tenth of his flock

Front

What distracts Santiago and allows the young man in Tarifa to steal his money?

Back

a sword embossed in silver

Front

What is the product of alchemy that can cure all illnesses?

Back

the elixir of life

Front

What surprises Santiago about the Al-Fayoum oasis?

Back

it is larger than towns in Spain

Front

Where does Santiago meet Fatima?

Back

next to a well

Front

In the Al-Fayoum oasis, what is the omen that brings the threat of war that Santiago sees?

Back

a pair of hawks fighting

Front

What dangers do Santiago and the alchemist come across in their first day into the desert?

Back

a poisonous cobra

Front

Which part of nature didn't Santiago speak to when he was trying to turn himself into the wind? Options: the sun, the wind, the desert, the trees

Back

the trees