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The Alchemist
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How long would Santiago have to work at the crystal shop to save up for a new flock of sheep?
Nine months
Ten years
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Two years
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What is the Crystal Merchant's lifelong dream?
Retirement
Travelling to Mecca
Travelling to Madrid
Building a display case
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What does the display case do?
Increases customer traffic
Decreases customer traffic
Attracts thieves
Falls over and breaks
4
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What does Santiago suggest the Crystal Merchant also sell?
Coffee
Sweets
Tea
Books
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The Crystal Merchant uses the word maktub, which means what?
It has been said
It is written
I have heard it
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