The Alchemist

Why does the crystal merchant take awhile to decide whether or not to allow Santiago to make the object Santiago offered to make?

• He cannot afford it.

• He does not like change.

• He is afraid of thieves.

• He needs to keep his crystal in his shop.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

With the amount of money Santiago has earned working for the merchant, how many sheep should Santiago be able to purchase?

• three times the amount

• half of the amount

• twice the amount

• the same amount

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What language does Santiago learn while working for the merchant?

• Spanish

• Egyptian

• English

• Arabic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

According to the crystal merchant, where are Muslims obligated to visit?

• Egyptian pyramids

• Mecca

• Palestine

• Spain

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Santiago's second suggestion to improve the crystal merchant's business?

• Tea and cookies

• Crystal glasses with tea in them

• Crystal glasses

• Crystal glasses with omens inside

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What fear does the crystal merchant have about Santiago's second suggestion of how to improve the business?

• Thieves

• People will get sick

• He will have to expand his business

• He will be unable to make what Santiago suggests

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the decision not to return home make Santiago feel?

• Angry

• Happy

• Confused

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the Englishman believe that Santiago also believes?

• Omens

• Crystals

• Muslim beliefs

• Tea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the Englishman looking for?

• Mecca

• An alchemist

• Crystals

• Omens

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How old is the alchemist supposed to be?

• 200 years old

• 900 years old

• 90 years old

• 100 years old