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The Alchemist
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Which characteristic does NOT describe Santiago?
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Curious
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What is the name given in The Alchemist to the innate dream each person has of accomplishing their greatest desire?
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The alchemist often speaks ___.
With anger
Bluntly and directly
In riddles
In a monotone
4
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The Crystal Merchant is an important friend to Santiago, and functions as ___.
A cautionary tale
A good role model
A witness
The protagonist
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Melchizedek claims to be the king of ___.
Al-Fayoum
Spain
Tarifa
Salem
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