Alchemist Prologue

The Crystal Merchant places another obstacle in front of Santiago, what is it?

• He tells Santiago he will pay him a lot of money

• He tells Santiago that he will sell him the shop

• He tells Santiago that his daughter loves Santiago

• He tells Santiago it is impossible to reach the pyramids

An 'alchemist' is:

• a wizard

• a magician

• a mystical chemist

• a gypsy

To repay her for interpreting his dream, the old gypsy woman requires Santiago give her

• one tenth of his flock of sheep

• three ancient Spanish gold coins

• one tenth of his treasure, should he find it

• his book and his jacket

Upon leaving Santiago, Melchizedek tells him to follow the omens.  As Santiago is about to leave, which of the following omens appears?

• a grasshopper

• an unusual Spanish beetle

• a butterfly

• a parrot

The mysterious word maktub means

• "It is written"

• "Your fate is in your hands"

• "Personal Legend"

• "Listen to your heart"

The detailed imagery used to describe chieftains’ tent at the center of the oasis serves primarily to

• contrast Arab and Spanish cultural norms

• reflect Santiago's awe of the chieftains opulence and authority

• highlight the chieftains' wealth in comparison to the poverty of other residents of the oasis

• foreshadow the treasure Santiago will discover

When Santiago asks “what went wrong” with other alchemists who failed in their pursuits, the alchemist says it was because they were too focused on finding

• emeralds

• truth

• love

• gold

What is the primary theme introduced in the prologue of 'The Alchemist'?

• A) Love

• B) Personal Legend

• C) Betrayal

• D) Friendship

In the prologue of 'The Alchemist', which literary device is predominantly used?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Foreshadowing

What does the prologue of 'The Alchemist' suggest about the nature of dreams?

• A) They are meaningless

• B) They are a reflection of reality

• C) They are a guide to one's destiny

• D) They are a distraction