The Alchemist Reading Check (pp. 1 - 107)

Tells the boy what his dream means

• King

• Crystal Merchant

• Gypsy

• Fatima

The worlds greatest lie

• People cannot see into the past or the future

• People were meant to be happy

• People have free will to do as they wish

• People's lives are controlled by fate

According the the old man, what is the secret of happiness?

• "Bloom where you are planted"

• See all the world's marvels without forgetting what is important

• Be grateful for what you have

• Be happy for others' fortunes without bitterness

Why does the merchant claim to feel worse than he did before the boy arrived to work for him?

• His business has improved and he is bitter about the extra work

• He hates change

• He sees he could have done more with his life but he hates change

• None of his friends are around to see his new success

What are Urim and Thummim?

• Two people he met in the Caravan

• Two stones that can help the boy interpret the omens

• Two stones that are decorations from an outfit

• The name of the boy's mother and father

What is the boy's name

• Santiago

• Diego

• Boy

• Salem

Who does the boy help?

• The King of Salem

• Fatima

• The Englishman

• The Crystal Merchant

Who does the boy befriend FIRST on the journey to Egypt?

• The Camal Driver

• Fatima

• The Englishman

• The Chieftains

Where is the boy from?

• Spain

• Africa

• The Middle East

• Salem

What is the boy constantly learning on his journey?

• New languages

• Kindness wins

• Never trust others

• How to love again