The Alchemist

Question 1

Bedouin

Answer 1

Nomadic tribes that live in the African desert

Question 2

Breastplate

Answer 2

Large medal plate worn on the chest as part of a suit of armor. It is used for self defense but can also be decorative

Question 3

Caravan

Answer 3

A group which travels through the desert. Travelers band together.

Question 4

Language of the Universe

Answer 4

Omens, coincidences and dreams are the means by which the universe seeks to communicate

Question 5

Levanter

Answer 5

The name of the wind that blows off of Africa into Spain. Satiago thinks it brings the sent of exotic woman and adventure

Question 6

Maktub

Answer 6

An Arabic word meaning “written”

Question 7

Moor

Answer 7

Spanish and European name for the Arabs that ruled Iberian peninsula for 500 years.

Question 8

Personal Legend

Answer 8

A true desire, which comes from Soul of Universe “meant to do/be”. Alchemist is the story of Santiago realizing his Personal Legend

Question 9

Sacristy

Answer 9

Room where the vestments of the church are kept

Question 10

Sahara

Answer 10

The desert that runs the width of the African continent. Known for its size and harshness.

Question 11

Scarab

Answer 11

A type of desert beetle which was sacred to the ancient Egyptians. Believed it symbolized sun and spiritual rebirth

Question 12

Shear

Answer 12

To cut, specifically the wool of sheep

Question 13

Simum

Answer 13

A wind of which blows through the desert destroying everything in its path. A very strong sand storm.

Question 14

Soul of the World

Answer 14

Sometimes equated with gold a spiritual force that blinds all of us together and governs all things and speaks with us in omens.

Question 15

Alchemy

Answer 15

The occult science which claims to be able to turn any common medal into gold

Question 16

The Elixir of Life

Answer 16

Liquid portion of the Master Work, the goal of all Alchemist

Question 17

The Master Work

Answer 17

The goal in alchemy “The Elixir of Life” and to the philosophers stone as a whole

Question 18

The Philosophers Stone

Answer 18

Solid portion of the Master Work. Has the ability to turn metal into gold

Question 19

Umim and Thummim

Answer 19

Two stones given to Santiago. One signifying yes the other no. Use when he cannot read the omens of the world

Question 20

Zeal

Answer 20

Extreme enthusiasm can sometimes be used pejoratively in the case of calling one a “zerolot”