6.09 Unit Test: The Alchemist
Who is the author of The Alchemist?
Paulo Coelho
What profession does Santiago's parents want him to pursue?
Priesthood
What does Santiago suggest to the crystal merchant as a strategy to make more money?
Sell tea in crystal glasses
What is the setting of the story in the beginning?
Spain
Who was the stranger on the horse that tested the boy's courage?
The Alchemist
Upon what item is the core secret of alchemy written?
The Emerald Tablet
According to the Englishmen, what is the name of the discovery that is the result of refining metal until all that is left is the Soul of the World?
The Master Work
Who is Santiago?
The protagonist
What does the old man give the boy to help him along his journey?
Urim and Thummim
Why does Santiago have to leave Fatima at the oasis?
to continue on his journey to find his Personal Legend
What is the definition of alchemy?
All of the above
The Alchemist says, "There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve". What makes a dream impossible to achieve?
Fear
What distracts Santiago in Tangier when his money is stolen?
A beautiful sword
What does the Englishman let Santiago borrow while they traveled with the caravan?
A book about alchemy
The Alchemist tells Santiago that "life attracts life". What does Santiago find when the Alchemist ask him to find life in the desert?
A cobra
What is the omen that Santiago sees in the oasis?
A pair of hawks fighting