The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Quiz 2

Alchemist Quiz 2

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.

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1. What is the central theme of The Alchemist?

Love
Wealth
Fate and destiny
War

2. Who robs Santiago at the beginning of his journey?

A guide
A merchant
A boy
A tribal chief

3. What form does the treasure take in the end?

Gold
Jewels
Books
Santiago's realization

4. What lesson does Santiago learn from the story of the oil and the spoon told by Melchizedek?

The value of wealth
Balance between dreams and responsibilities
The importance of love
The meaning of life

5. What does the Englishman search for in the desert?

Gold
Love
The Philosopher's Stone
Knowledge

6. What does the hawk symbolize in the novel?

Freedom
Death
Wealth
Vision

7. What is the final message of The Alchemist?

Wealth is the ultimate goal
Follow your heart
Life is full of suffering
Dreams are unreachable

8. What did Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be when he grew up?

A priest
A teacher
A merchant
A lawyer

9. In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?

His mother
A priest
A stranger
His sister

10. Who tells Santiago about Personal Legends, the Soul of the World, and Beginner's Luck?

Melchizedek
A merchant
Fatima
Merchant's daughter

11. What does Melchizedek ask Santiago for in return for directing him toward his personal legend?

Gold
His flock
One tenth of his flock
Nothing

12. What is the name of the wind that blows off of Africa into Spain?

Levanter
Khamsin
Sirocco
Thurimm

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