The Alchemist Part 2 pages 33-40

Why did Santiago stay with the job at the crystal shop even though the old man was a grouch?

• He had no other job options.

• He wanted to learn about crystal making.

• He needed money to buy his own shop.

• He liked the old man because he was fair.

What is the principal of favorability?

• A force wants us to realize our Personal Legends, and beginner's luck gives us a hint of what success might feel like

• The belief that hard work always pays off.

• The notion that luck is the most important factor in success.

• The concept that only the strong survive.

What religion is the merchant?

• Christian

• Muslim

• Jewish

• Hindu

Why do you think the merchant only wanted to dream of his dreams, but not accomplish them?

What did Santiago learn about life in his time with the merchant?

• That life is full of hardships.

• That dreams are not worth pursuing.

• That everyone has their own path to follow.

• That money is the most important thing.

At this point in the novel, how long has Santiago been in Africa?

• One month

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

Read the quote below and explain its meaning.

"I am proud of you," he said. "You brought a new feeling into m y

crystal shop. But you know that I 'm not going to go to Mecca. Just as

you know that you're not going to buy your sheep."

What did Santiago realize about his Personal Legend while working at the crystal shop?

• That it was impossible to achieve.

• That it was worth pursuing despite the challenges.

• That it was not as important as he thought.

• That he should give up on it.

How did the merchant feel about Santiago's ideas to improve the shop?

• He was excited and supportive.

• He was indifferent and uninterested.

• He was skeptical but willing to try.

• He was completely against them.

What was one of the main reasons Santiago decided to leave the crystal shop?

• He had saved enough money to continue his journey.

• He was tired of working for the merchant.

• He wanted to start his own crystal shop.

• He missed his family back home.