The Alchemist Part One TEST

In the story of Narcissus, why does the lake weep?

• She loved Narcissus

• She was happy that she drowned him

• She saw her own beauty in his eyes

• She knew she would be blamed for his death

The story of Narcissus in the Prologue is mainly about:

• beauty

• the dangers of living in an enchanted forest with talking trees and lakes

• vanity

• sadness

The personification of the lake in the Prologue establishes a _______ tone for the novel.

• candid

• magical

• humorous

• negative

Santiago travels with his sheep to get $ for their wool, but what does he really want?

• To travel the world

• To see the merchant's daughter

• To find his father's house

• To find more sheep for his flock

Santiago’s first memorable desire was to travel. He fulfilled this desire by

• booking a trip to Mecca
• buying a flock of sheep
• accompanying the Englishman on a trip to Egypt
• visiting the merchant's daughter

Santiago's parents wanted him to make a living as

• a goat herder
• a merchant
• a priest
• a shepherd

To repay her for interpreting his dream, the old gypsy woman requires Santiago give her

• one tenth of his flock of sheep
• three ancient Spanish gold coins
• one tenth of his treasure, should he find it
• his book and his jacket

The boy's recurring dream is about...

• becoming a wise king.

• becoming a wealthy merchant, but it all turns to dust.

• his death at the hands of robbers.

• being taken to the Pyramids and told of a treasure.

The old man the boy meets in Tarifa claims he is

• the King of Salem.

• the boy’s real father.

• the King of Egypt.

• an alchemist.

What does Melchizedek want for helping Santiago?

• his flock

• 10% of his flock

• his book

• his lady love