The Alchemist (Part 1)

The correct answer is Santiago. This can be inferred based on the options provided, where Santiago is the only option that is spelled correctly.

The answer "Salem" is correct because the question asks where the King that the boy met in the market came from. "Salem" is a possible location that the King could have come from, and it is the only option given that matches this criteria.

The King meant that as children, we have clear aspirations and believe that anything is achievable. However, as time goes by, external influences and obstacles make us lose faith in our dreams and we eventually abandon them.

The correct answer is "He went to seminary school until the age of 16." Seminary school is a type of educational institution that focuses on religious education and training for individuals who want to become priests or religious leaders. By attending seminary school until the age of 16, the boy would have received a comprehensive education that likely included reading instruction.

The boy's father gave him three ancient Spanish coins to buy sheep with.

The girl was surprised that the boy could read because it was not a common skill among most people. This implies that literacy was not widespread, making it unusual for someone to possess the ability to read.

The boy's attention was drawn to the sword and scabbard at the market in Morocco.

The correct answer is Urim and Thummim. Urim and Thummim were objects used in ancient times for divination or seeking guidance from a higher power. They were believed to be able to provide answers or insights into the future. In the context of the question, the boy looked to Urim and Thummim as omens, suggesting that he believed they could provide him with guidance or foretell his future.

The boy spoke to the sheep about the girl, the daughter of the merchant whom he sold wool to.

The bar owner in Morocco was very angry as the boy left because he knew that the boy's new friend would steal the money. This suggests that the bar owner had some knowledge or suspicion about the character of the boy's new friend, leading him to believe that the friend would take the money without the boy's knowledge or consent. This implies that the bar owner was concerned for the boy's well-being and wanted to protect him from potential theft or harm.

The gypsy had an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in her house that calmed the boy down. This suggests that the image had a soothing and comforting effect on the boy, possibly due to his religious beliefs or personal connection to the image. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol of divine love and compassion in Christianity, and its presence in the gypsy's house likely provided a sense of peace and security for the boy.

The boy's dream said that his treasure was located in the Egyptian Pyramids.