What were alchemists in the ancient world primarily seeking?

Themes and Symbols in 'The Alchemist'

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To create new metals
To turn lead into gold
To discover new planets
To invent new languages
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which celebrities have praised 'The Alchemist'?
Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson, and Tom Hanks
Julia Roberts, Will Smith, and Oprah Winfrey
Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Johnny Depp
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event inspired Paulo Coelho to write 'The Alchemist'?
A conversation with a famous author
A vision in a concentration camp
A trip to the Egyptian pyramids
A dream about a treasure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of 'The Alchemist'?
The importance of wealth
The journey of life and following dreams
The power of friendship
The history of ancient Egypt
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Carl Jung define synchronicity?
A random event with no meaning
A meaningful coincidence not linked by cause and effect
A scientific phenomenon
A predictable outcome
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Melchizedek in 'The Alchemist'?
A treasure hunter
A symbol of synchronicity
A king
A shepherd
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the butterfly symbolize in Santiago's journey?
Love
Wealth
Transformation
Fear
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