Q. What did Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be when he grew up? (Alchemist)
a) A lawyer
b) A shepherd
c) A merchant
d) A priest
Q. In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?
a) His mother
b) A sheep
c) A child
d) The Merchant’s daughter
Q. What comforts Santiago when he is visiting the gypsy dream interpreter?
a) An image of Jesus
b) A large cross
c) A group of teenagers in the waiting room
d) Urim and Thummim
Q. What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?
a) One tenth of his flock
b) His cloak
c) The rest of his gold
d) The gypsy’s phone number
Q. Who does Melchizedek point out to Santiago as someone who did not follow their Personal Legend?
a) A butcher
b) A baker
c) A candlestick maker
d) The dream interpreter
Q. What does the book that Santiago buys in Tarifa describe in its opening pages?
a) A burial ceremony
b) A desert journey
c) A fierce battle
d) A hidden treasure
Q. As Santiago sets off to Africa, Melchizedek recalls guiding who else to his personal legend?
a) The alchemist
b) Jesus
c) Paulo Coelho
d) Abraham
Q. What distracts Santiago and allows the young man in Tarifa to steal his money?
a) A beautiful Arab girl
b) A king adorned with robes
c) A scabbard embossed in silver
d) A stand selling exotic fruits
Q. What kind of vendor does Santiago admire in the morning after he is robbed by the young man in Tarifa?
a) A fruit vendor
b) A weapons smith
c) A bookseller
d) A candy seller
Q. What does Santiago suggest to the crystal merchant as a strategy to make more money?
a) Sell tea in crystal glasses
b) Discount crystal on weekends
c) Open a stall in the marketplace
d) Export crystal to Spain