Day 1: The Alchemist

Where is the beginning of the story taking place?

• Andalusia, Spain

• Tarifa, Spain

• Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of the main character?

• Narcissus

• The Alchemist

• Santiago

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What animals is the main character taking care of?

• sheep

• goats

• cows

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Santiago excited to get to the village where he sold his wool?

• The merchant was a friend

• The merchant had a daughter who Santiago liked/remembered

• He wanted to sell his sheep

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How many years has Santiago been taking care of his animals?

• 2

• 5

• 10

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Santiago's family want him to become?

• A Shepherd

• A Teacher

• A Priest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How old was Santiago when he left the seminary?

• 10

• 16

• 25

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why did Santiago decide to become a shepherd?

• He likes animals

• He didn't want to live with his father

• He wanted to travel

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Santiago's Dad give him as a part of his inheritance?

• 3 Spanish Coins

• Sheep

• Land

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Santiago going to do in Tarifa?

• Hang out with the girl

• Visit Family

• See a fortune teller

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9