6.04 quiz: the alchemist part c ( )

question 2 (2.5 points) question 2 unsaved
how does the boy influence the life of the crystal merchant?

question 2 options:

while the boy is a servant for the crystal merchant, he teaches the merchant about andalusia and sheepherding.

because of his interactions with the boy, the crystal merchant decides to sell his shop and pursue his own dreams.

the crystal merchant was content with his life the way it was; the boy encourages the crystal merchant to take a chance and seize the opportunity.

the boy teaches the crystal merchant about omens and the soul of the world; this encourages the merchant to find his personal legend.

question 3 (2.5 points) question 3 saved
how does melchizedek influence the boy's actions?

question 3 options:

he lectures the boy and shows him where the buried treasure is; this enables santiago to discover his personal legend.

he places santiago in dangerous situations to teach him valuable lessons about fate and destiny; santiago learns that one’s fate is always sealed.

he santiago to recognize important signs and omens that santiago might have overlooked and encourages him to not give up

he encourages santiago to take advantage of every opportunity, which sometimes gets santiago into trouble, but enables him to learn and grow.

question 4 (2.5 points) question 4 unsaved
how does the thief influence the boy's actions?

question 4 options:

after having his money stolen, the boy asks the king of salem to loan him a gold coin so he can return home.

the boy realizes he can see himself as a victim or as an adventurer; he chooses to continue his quest

the boy understands he will not be able to continue his quest; he decides to become a shepherd again.

once his money is gone, the boy works to earn it back by setting up stalls in the marketplace.

question 5 (2.5 points) question 5 unsaved
how does fatima affect santiago's journey?

question 5 options:

according to the camel drivers, she is a woman of the desert and will teach santiago its secrets. this enables him to continue his journey.

fatima's beauty bewitches him; the temptation keeps santiago from looking for the alchemist.

the language of the world shows him that they share a soul. she proves their connection by encouraging santiago to keep looking for this treasure.

santiago's stones point to her, showing the boy that fatima is santiago’s personal legend.

question 6 (2.5 points) question 6 unsaved
how does the archetype of the shepherd affect the meaning in the alchemist?

question 6 options:

while the boy fulfills his ambitions and dreams, he never forgets his sheep and plans to return to his simple lifestyle once his journey is over.

in spite of his own personal hopes and desires, the boy chooses to remain loyal to his flock.

the boy enjoys the simple life of a shepherd, but he is still restless, believing that there must be something else out there

being a shepherd is the only profession that allows one to travel, save, and pursue one’s dreams.

question 7 (2.5 points) question 7 unsaved
read the passage.

excerpt from the alchemist by paul coelho

"am i going to find my treasure? " he asked.

he stuck his hand into the pouch, and felt around for one of the stones. as he did so, both of them pushed through a hole in the pouch and fell to the ground. the boy had never even noticed that there was a hole in his pouch. he knelt down to find urim and thummim and put them back in the pouch. but as he saw them lying there on the ground, another phrase came to his mind.

"learn to recognize omens, and follow them," the old king had said.

how does the symbol of the stones affect the meaning in this passage?

question 7 options:

the stones symbolize the boy’s treasure, reminding him of the great wealth that he will earn.

the stones symbolize the omens and the trials the boy will face, making him fearful of the future.

by symbolizing the boy’s journey and the choices he will make, the stones remind the boy to pay attention to the omens

by symbolizing the magical forces of the king of salem, the stones represent the sorcery the boy will use to find his treasure.