The Alchemist PART 2 // 2

Why is Santiago surprised when the Englishman recognizes the stones?

• He thought the stones were unique

• He assumed no one else had them

• He forgot he had them

• He didn’t think the Englishman could see them

Why does Santiago say the stones are not for sale?

• They are very expensive

• They have no real value

• They were a gift from a king

• He plans to use them for alchemy

What is Santiago's reaction when the Englishman talks about a king speaking to him?

• He feels honored

• He is skeptical

• He is angry

• He laughs

What argument does the Englishman use to show that kings might talk to shepherds?

• Shepherds are honest

• Shepherds were first to recognize a king

• Shepherds have secret knowledge

• Kings often disguise themselves

What is the Englishman searching for in the desert?

• A treasure

• A prophet

• The Soul of the World

• An alchemist

What is the meaning of “maktub” as used in the story?

• Written or destined

• Mistake

• Begin again

• Love

What lesson does the camel driver learn from the earthquake?

• He should leave the desert

• Material possessions are all that matter

• People should not fear the unknown

• Farming is too risky

What does the camel driver say human lives are written by?

• The stars

• Their own actions

• The same hand that created the world

• The desert wind

According to the Englishman, what happens when someone truly desires something?

• They become selfish

• The world conspires to help them

• They begin to lose everything else

• They must sacrifice their dreams

How does Santiago begin to learn the universal language?

• By using the stones

• By reading

• By observing the desert and caravan

• By talking to animals