The Alchemist Questions
Who is Santiago? How is he introduced at the beginning of the story? - correct
answer He is a shepherd boy. He spends the night at a church and like to read.
What is strange or unusual about Santiago's dream? - correct answer He has the
same dream multiple times of a young child bringing him to Egypt to show him
treasure, however he wakes up before it is over
Recall a dream you have had. What makes this dream especially memorable? Do
you think Dreams have deeper "meaning"? - correct answer I have had a dream
where I was flying like super man. I think dreams can be interpreted to have a
deeper meaning.
What is the geographical setting at the beginning of the novel? - correct answer
Andalusian region of Spain
What do Santiago's parents plan for him, and how does he change that plan? -
correct answer They plan for him to be a priest. Santiago wanted to be a Shepard
and travel the world.
What does Santiago plan to do in Tarifa? - correct answer He plans to go to a gypsy
to see if his dream is real.
Santiago stops in Tarifa to consult with an old woman about his recurring dream.
What price does she charge him? - correct answer One tenth of his future treasure.
Santiago meets an old man in the village. What is his name and why do you think
that the author would have included his name in the novel. - correct answer His
name is Melchizedek. It has a biblical reference.
What does the old man in payment for helping Santiago? - correct answer 1/10 of
his flock of sheep.
