Alchemist book !

how does the final scene of the story develop the theme that we must all pursue our personal legends?

a. after being attacked, santiago realizes life means more than treasure.

b. even though he could break his promise, santiago plans to give the gypsy woman a tenth of his treasure.

c. even though he has traveled far, santiago has not forgotten about the importance of his sheep or his home.

d. by the end of his journey, santiago has found his treasure.

how does the universal language develop the theme in the alchemist?

a. santiago learns new languages as he travels, developing the theme that communication can solve the problems of the world.

b. santiago learns that there is a single language that all beings know and speak, developing the theme that all things are connected.

c. the boy discovers that there is a secret code that must be unlocked to find one’s personal legend, developing the theme that knowledge is the key to greatness.

d. the story teaches that other people are essential to realizing one’s destiny, developing the theme that one must learn how to communicate effectively with others.

by the end of the story, santiago learns that everything in the world has a purpose because all of it is connected by the soul of the world.

which excerpts from the text present evidence to support this statement?

select each correct answer.

a. “'but the path was written in the omens, and there was no way i could go wrong,' he said to himself."

b. "his hands were abraded and exhausted, but he listened to his heart. it had told him to dig where his tears fell."

c. "it is we who nourish the soul of the world, and the world we live in will be either better or worse, depending on whether we become better or worse."

d. "the wind began to blow again. it was the levanter, the wind that came from africa."

how does the allegory in the alchemist develop the theme that happiness can only be realized by following one’s personal legend?

a. in the beginning of the story, santiago is content with his life; by the end, he is once again happy.

b. santiago learns that we are all destined for greatness, but we must work hard to attain it.

c. by the end of the story, santiago learns that his treasure is not just gold coins but also the experiences he has had.

d. santiago learns that anything is possible—even transforming oneself into the wind—as long as there is enough faith.

which statement describes how santiago changes by the end of the story?

a. santiago has learned how to navigate the desert and communicate with the chieftains.

b. after accomplishing his personal legend, santiago is now able to realize a quiet, wealthy life for himself and fatima.

c. after completing his journey, santiago knows that finding treasure depends on reading the omens correctly.

d. santiago has become purified and is now able to make great things happen for himself and others.

why does the alchemist tell the raiders that santiago can control the wind?

a. to trick the raiders into allowing them through their territory

b. to teach santiago a lesson about the soul of the world

c. to show santiago the power of alchemy

d. to buy santiago and himself more time to find the treasure

read the passage.

excerpt from the alchemist by paul coelho

“i have watched the caravan as it crossed the desert,” he [the boy] said. “the caravan and the desert speak the same language, and it’s for that reason that the desert allows the crossing.”

how does personification affect the meaning in this excerpt?

a. it reinforces the idea that all things in the universe are one.

b. the use of personification creates tension and drives the plot of the story forward.

c. it creates a vivid picture of a journey through the desert.

d. the use of personification causes the reader to sympathize with the boy.

how does the symbol of the sheep affect the story in the alchemist?

select each correct answer.

a. the sheep represent those who choose not to follow their ultimate purpose.

b. the sheep motivate santiago to take a risk and pursue his personal legend.

c. the sheep hold santiago back and keep him from realizing his personal legend.

d. the sheep connect santiago to home by reminding him of his responsibilities.

how does the symbol of the desert affect the meaning in the alchemist?

select each correct answer.

a. the desert represents the ghosts of those who failed to realize their personal legends.

b. the desert is home to many forces that test and challenge santiago.

c. to the crystal merchant, the englishman, and santiago, the desert represents the challenges and fears they must overcome to realize their personal legends.

d. since the desert is a place where magical things are possible, it represents the mysterious forces that the boy’s journey depends upon.