The Alchemist 67-89

After leaving the crystal shop, where is Santiago determined to go next?

• Pyramids

• Oasis

• Desert

• Marketplace

How does Santiago travel?

• Caravan

• Train

• Bicycle

• Airplane

What is the purpose of the caravan Santiago joins?

• Traveling with people safely

• To find treasure

• To escape from danger

• To explore new lands

What does Santiago learn about the Englishman in the caravan?

• He knows the king, too

• He is a skilled alchemist

• He is searching for money

• He is a famous merchant

What is the Englishman’s goal in the desert?

• He wants to find the 200 year old alchemist

• He wants to explore the desert

• He is searching for riches

• He is looking for a lost city

The Philosopher’s Stone allows someone to do what, according to legend?

• Turn any metal into gold

• Give people power to read omens

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What does the Elixir of Life supposedly do?

• Grants immortality

• Cures all diseases

• Turns lead into gold

• Enhances intelligence

What important lesson does Santiago learn from the caravan’s journey?

• The importance of wealth and material possessions

• The value of listening to one's heart

• The significance of staying in one place

• The necessity of following others' advice

What does Santiago notice about the people in the caravan?

• They are all from the same country.

• They speak different languages.

• They are all wearing the same clothes.

• They are all traveling for the same reason.

The caravan has to move in silence because:

• It is a tradition.

• It helps avoid attracting attention.

• It is more efficient.

• It is a rule set by the leader.