The correct answer is harry
I think the Arabs think that Santiago and the alchemist are spies. They allowed Santiago and the alchemist to keep the treasure because both have claimed that treasure doesn't have to be something material. The treasure can be something spiritual.
The closet because they are usually shut and rarely opened
The Western is the least flexible , Hope this helps ^-^
I want to say the answer is heroic because he did think it would help
