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Where does Santiago decide to spend the night at the beginning of the story?

• In a cave in the desert

• In an old abandoned church

• In a guesthouse in Tarifa

• Under a solitary sycamore tree

Why does Santiago prefer thicker books?

• Because they are cheaper

• Because they take longer to finish and serve as better pillows

• Because they contain more knowledge about shepherding

• Because they impress the merchant's daughter

What does Santiago usually do to entertain his sheep?

• Sing traditional songs from Andalusia

• Read excerpts from books or talk about his travels

• Take them dancing under the moonlight

• Tell stories about hidden treasures

What is the main reason Santiago left the seminary?

• His parents could no longer afford his studies

• He wanted to travel and see the world

• He was expelled for disrespecting the teachers

• He dreamed of becoming a fabric merchant

What did Santiago's father give him when he decided to be a shepherd?

• A flock of 60 sheep

• A map of the hidden treasure

• Three Spanish gold coins

• A blessing and a travel coat

What is the 'greatest lie in the world', according to Melchizedek?

• That true love does not exist

• That destiny controls our life, not ourselves

• That money brings happiness

• That dreams are just illusions

What does Santiago promise the gypsy in exchange for the interpretation of the dream?

• One of his sheep

• One-tenth of the treasure, if he finds it

• His favorite book

• Nothing, as she refuses to charge

What do Urim and Thummim represent?

• Two Egyptian gods

• Stones of 'yes' and 'no' for guidance

• The Pyramids of Giza

• Symbols of alchemy

Why does the Crystal Merchant hire Santiago?

• Because he needs an assistant to carry goods

• Because the cleaning of the crystals attracted customers, a good sign

• Because he wants to teach him the trade of silversmithing

• Because he feels sorry for him after being robbed

What does Santiago notice about the candy seller in the market?

• That he is unhappy but stuck in a routine

• That he works for love, not obligation

• That he hides a treasure in his stall

• That he speaks the same language as the sacred stones