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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
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Part One, Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Part Two, Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
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Section 12
Section 13
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Santiago
The Alchemist
The Crystal Merchant
Melchizedek
The Englishman
Fatima
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1
of 5
Where does Santiago go when he arrives in Tangier?
To a library
To a mosque
To a church
To a bar
2
of 5
What does Santiago consider selling after he has been robbed?
His camels
His jacket
The stones
His book
3
of 5
As Santiago collects the stones that fell on the ground, he remembers his promise to ___.
Make his own decisions
Rely on the stones
Be more trusting
Go home immediately
4
of 5
What does a candy seller offer Santiago?
A treasure map
A job
Some money
His first sweet
5
of 5
In the Crystal Merchant's shop, what does Santiago offer to do in exchange for food?
Clean glasses
Sweep the floor
Write letters
Read to the merchant
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