Principles Of Alchemy

Homework 3 (30 points)

Part A : Multiple Choice (2 pts/question)
1. The Philosopher’s Stone is NOT thought to bring which of the following?

  1. Wealth
  2. Health
  3. Luck
  4. Longevity


2. The Stone has NOT been called which of the following?

  1. Powder
  2. Tincture
  3. Elixir
  4. Potion


3. Nicholas Flamel was born in.....

  1. 1300
  2. 1330
  3. 1382
  4. 1416


4. The universal means is:

  1. Hope
  2. Life
  3. Love
  4. Faith


5. The first recorded person to mention the Philosopher’s Stone is:

  1. Nicholas Flamel
  2. Zosimos
  3. Aristotle
  4. Micheal Miller


Part B : Fill-in-the-blank (20 points)

6. Some ______________ we choose for the sake of  ____________ else, and some things we  ____________ for their _____________ sake.

7. A  ____________ substance, found  ______________, but  ___________________ and ___________________.

8. The Philosopher’s ______________ is thought to allow a  ____________ to bypass the law of  __________________    ___________________.

9. ___________ is the ______________ of our very  ________________, and as such, -the- end would be _____________ itself

10. In this _____________, the  ______________ of the Stone requires a  ______________ type of raw material... _______________ lives
 

Extra Credit 3 (30 points)

The Philosopher’s Stone has long been rumoured to give wealth (by turning metals into gold) longevity (via the elixir of life), health, and spiritual renewal.  If you could choose ONE of these thigs, which would you want and why?  Please explain in no less than 250 words for full marks.

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