Question 1 the alchemist was able to turn lead into gold because he wanted to live his personal legend as much or more than he wanted the gold. what theme does this illustrate? the end justifies the means think before you speak the process is as important as the end result always believe in yourself question 2 the soul of the world is the force that wants the best for all things in the universe the thoughts of all the alchemists the wishes of people who are completing their legends nature question 3the alchemist says that alchemy was simpler when he became an alchemist and that men have complicated it by using too many metals using too many alchemists writing books about it selling the gold question 4 the alchemist tells the tribesmen that santiago will turn himself into a hawk a dog the wind gold question 5 santiago asks the wind to create a so he can look at the sun without it blinding him. cloud tornado mirage sandstorm question 6 the scene where santiago attempts to turn himself into the wind is the the novel. rising action falling action climax setting question 7 the location of the actual treasure that santiago finds is ironic. question 7 options: true false question 8 what things did santiago gain during his journey? treasure friendship wisdom siblings question 9 why doesn't the alchemist let santiago try turning lead into gold? it's to dangerous it's too hot and dry in the desert it isn't his personal legend question 10 alchemy requires purification of the metal. true false