The Alchemist Quiz: Pages 61-80

How long had the boy been in Africa when he awoke at the beginning of the excerpt?

• Nine months and eleven days

• Eleven months and nine days

• One year exactly

• Two years

What did the boy initially plan to do with the money he had saved?

• Build a bigger crystal shop

• Search for the alchemist

• Buy sheep and return to Spain

• Travel to Al-Fayoum

What objects fell out of the boy's shepherd pouch that reminded him of the old king?

• A golden breastplate and a ring

• Urim and Thummim

• A book and a crystal

• Coins and jewels

Who was the Englishman searching for?

• The old king

• A crystal merchant

• An alchemist

• The boy's treasure

What had the Englishman studied before pursuing alchemy?

• Esperanto and world religions

• Chemistry and physics

• Medicine and astronomy

• Spanish and Arabic

What did the caravan leader make everyone swear to do?

• Protect each other from desert thieves

• Share their water equally

• Follow his orders no matter what

• Pray to Allah five times a day

What practice did the caravan adopt when there were rumors of tribal wars?

• They traveled only at night

• They posted armed sentinels and stopped lighting fires

• They increased their speed dramatically

• They hired Bedouin guards

According to the Englishman, what is the 'Soul of the World'?

• The principle that governs all things

• The spirit that lives only in humans

• The ability to speak multiple languages

• The treasure the boy was seeking

What did the boy suggest the Englishman should pay more attention to?

• His books

• The caravan

• The stars above

• The language of the desert

What are the two parts of the Master Work in alchemy?

• Mercury and salt

• Gold and silver

• The Elixir of Life and the Philosopher's Stone

• Dragons and kings