Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Alchemist? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Based on the play's attitude towards alchemy, how do you think Ben Jonson would define an "alchemist"?
as a fake, wanna-be philosopher /scientificky / magicky dude
someone who claims they can turn crappy metal into gold
someone who claims they can use an "elixir" to heal sick people
all of the above
Q. What's the philosopher's stone?
The gemstone Doll Common wants for her engagement ring
A rock that grants wishes when you squeeze it in the palm of your hand
The substance that's supposed to turn base metals into gold
A fancy paperweight in a Philosophy professor's office
Q. What does Mammon think he can do with the "elixir of life"?
Cure all diseases, including the plague and venereal disease
Make old people young again
Become the most sexually potent man on the planet
All of the above
Q. What is "projection"?
When Face uses a slingshot to hit people with the philosopher's stone
The part of the alchemy process that's supposed to produce the "elixir of life."
When you're having a bad hair day so you run out and tell everyone your English teacher's hair looks hideous
When things go wrong in the alchemy lab and chemicals explode
Q. What's Surly's attitude toward alchemy?
The dude is totally into it and thinks it can change the world
He thinks it's a load of B.S.
The guy obviously has no idea what alchemy is about
He hopes he can use it to cure his sickly grandmother