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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 the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?
(a) He was too tired from fishing the day before.
(b) He wanted to stay on the shore and watch for the old man's return.
(c) The winds were too strong for the boats to sail that morning.
(d) He found Santiago dead in his shack.

2. What does Santiago do when another fish takes the bait on another line?
(a) He laughs at his good luck.
(b) He cuts it loose.
(c) He drops anchor.
(d) He hopes it is small enough to attract other big fish.

3. Why do the other fishermen think of the sea in the masculine, el mar?
(a) They take shark livers from the sea.
(b) They see it as a generous man.
(c) They see it as a dangerous enemy.
(d) They like to think of themselves being as strong as the sea.

4. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(b) What happened to the marlin's dignity?
(c) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?
(d) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?

5. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
(a) His parents think Santiago's boat is unsafe.
(b) His parents force him to go with a lucky boat.
(c) His parents think Santiago has bad character.
(d) His parents do not want him to go to sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the old man know the marlin had turned eastward?

2. How old was the boy the first time he went fishing with Santiago?

3. What happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?

4. How does the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?

5. Why does the old man wish to take Joe DiMaggio fishing?

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