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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part One, Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Part Two, Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Characters
Character List
Santiago
The Alchemist
The Crystal Merchant
Melchizedek
The Englishman
Fatima
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Quotes By Theme
Personal Legends
Nature
Fear
Quotes By Section
Part One, Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Part Two, Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Quotes By Character
Santiago
The Alchemist
Melchizedek
The Crystal Merchant
Fatima
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, & Symbols
Part One, Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Part Two, Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Glossary of Literary Terms
How to Cite This SparkNote
Suggested Essay Topics
Teacher's Handbook
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Which characteristic does NOT describe Santiago?
Headstrong
Curious
Determined
Fearful
2
of 5
What is the name given in The Alchemist to the innate dream each person has of accomplishing their greatest desire?
Personal Goals
Personal Legend
Public Goals
Public Legend
3
of 5
The alchemist often speaks ___.
With anger
Bluntly and directly
In riddles
In a monotone
4
of 5
The Crystal Merchant is an important friend to Santiago, and functions as ___.
A cautionary tale
A good role model
A witness
The protagonist
5
of 5
Melchizedek claims to be the king of ___.
Al-Fayoum
Spain
Tarifa
Salem
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