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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
(a) The boy is not there to help him.
(b) He is still having bad luck.
(c) The sharks know he cannot see them in the dark.
(d) There is still half of the meat left on the marlin.

2. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?
(a) Sails or smoke from ships.
(b) Dangerous reefs he might wreck on.
(c) Evidence of sharks in the water.
(d) Signs of land up ahead.

3. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?
(a) He recalls killing a shark while he was swimming one day.
(b) He remembers arm wrestling and defeating the Negro from Cienfuegos.
(c) He remembers surviving after falling overboard.
(d) He thinks about how the boy looks up to him as a great fisherman.

4. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?
(a) From the way the man-of-war bird has to use his wings more.
(b) From the fact that the breeze subsides.
(c) From the flow of blood from his hand in the water.
(d) From the way the flying fish jump shorter distances.

5. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?
(a) Both of them are old and past their prime.
(b) They are like to gladiators in the arena.
(c) They must weigh about the same.
(d) There is no one to help either of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago always dream about lions?

2. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?

3. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?

4. As he heads home and stops to look back, what does Santiago see?

5. How does Hemingway use Joe DiMaggio's injury to show Santiago's limited education?

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