The Alchemist Section #3

What does the boy say he is saving his money for at the beginning of Section #3?

• travel to Paris

• to buy sheep and return home

• to buy his own crystal shop

• to buy lead to make gold

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True or False:

The boy imagines that he could sell crystal for a living and be happy.

• True

• False

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What suggestions does the boy make to the merchant?

• They should get a dancing monkey. 
• They should raise their prices. 
• They should get a display case for the crystal. 
• They should have deals like buy one, get one free. 

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The principle of favorability is also known as ______ luck.

• good
• bad
• beginner's 
• winner's

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The merchant allows the boy to make changes to his shop, even though he fears change, and this  allows  him to earn the money to make his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Will he ever  go?

• Yes
• No

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The boy accuses the merchant of never having dreamed of travel...was this true? If FALSE, where did he want to go?

• True

• False, Mecca

• False, Andalusia

• False, the Pyramids

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The merchant explains that in the Koran there are five obligations for every Muslim to satisfy their lives. Which of the following is not one of them?

• Help those less fortunate.

• Sacrifice your most valuable possession.

• Pray five times a day.

• Believe in only one true god.

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Earlier we were told there are four reasons people do not reach their personal legends. What is the reason the merchant does not achieve his desire to fulfill all five of his obligations?

• fear of losing a loved one.

• fear that he didn't deserve it.

• fear of realizing dream and the change it will cause

• fear of defeat

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The boy, unable to ignore omens, also suggests that they sell what item?

• tea 
• water
• cookies
• horses

True or False?

After working for almost a year, the boy had saved enough money to return home and double his original flock?

• True

• False