The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Quiz 1

Alchemist Quiz 1

Embark on an enlightening adventure through Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist with this thought-provoking quiz that explores the timeless themes of destiny, dreams, and self-discovery.

 

---

1. Who is the protagonist of The Alchemist?

Santiago
Melchizedek
The Englishman
Fatima

2. Where does Santiago begin his journey?

Egypt
Spain
Tangier
Mecca

3. What is Santiago searching for in the novel?

Wealth
Treasure
Love
Knowledge

4. What is the meaning of the "Personal Legend" in the novel?

A dream
A destiny
A myth
A prophecy

5. Who first tells Santiago about the treasure in his dreams?

A gypsy woman
The crystal merchant
The Englishman
The alchemist

6. What is the name of the desert where Santiago's journey takes him?

Sahara
Sinai
Libyan
Atacama

7. What does the alchemist teach Santiago?

How to make gold
How to communicate with nature
How to heal
How to fight

8. What does Santiago turn into at the end of the novel?

Wind
Water
Fire
Sand

9. Who is Fatima in the novel?

A gypsy
Santiago's mother
A desert woman
The crystal merchant’s daughter

10. What is the "Soul of the World"?

A magical element
A source of life
Universal consciousness
A spiritual guide

11. What does Santiago work as while in Tangier?

A crystal merchant
A shepherd
A thief
A guide

12. What does the crystal merchant dream of?

Building a shop
Finding love
Going to Mecca
Owning a farm

---

More Quiz 

Share this

Scholastic World