1. The boy Santiago meets at the bar turns out to be a true friend to Santiago. True
False
(The alchemist)

False

Explanation:

The boy that Santiago meets at the bar was not a true friend to Santiago. Santiago told the man that he wanted to go to the Pyramids telling him that he needed him to be his guide.

The man convinced him that he needed to show that he was ready for the trip and was financially bouyant enough. Santiago then gave him money to help him but camels.

They were at the marketplace and saw a sword. Santiago told him to enquire about its price. The man then disappeared. He robbed Santiago and this showed that he's not a true friend.

the answer is the second one.