The Alchemist (Coelho)

What causes Santiago to become distracted and, as a result, lose sight of the young man who is holding his money?

a. He thinks he hears someone calling his name .

b. He thinks he sees Melchizedek in the crowd.

c. He sees a beautiful woman in one of the stores.

d. He sees a beautiful sword in a vendor's stall.

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d. He sees a beautiful sword in a vendor's stall.

Suddenly, there in the midst of all that confusion, he saw the most beautiful sword he had ever seen. The scabbard was embossed in silver, and the handle was black and encrusted with precious stones. The boy promised himself that, when he returned from Egypt, he would buy that sword.

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