Question

The alchemist leave Santiago to sell his camel and buy a horse. The next night he takes Santiago into the desert and gives him his second test what is the task the alchemist gives Santiago and what skill is being tested in this task

Answer 1

The task that is given to Santiago by the Alchemist, is to find life inside of a desert. This task is testing the strength of life to attract life and its testing the ability of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist," Andalusian shepherd boy Santiago decides to set off a journey to Egypt. After he passes the alchemist's test in the desert, the latter is convinced that Santiago is a student worthy of this teaching. As as a result, the alchemist then offers to guide Santiago across the desert in search of his treasure.