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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of salao?
(a) A greeting.
(b) A small room.
(c) Extreme bad luck.
(d) The champion.

2. After many tries to get the marlin alongside the skiff, what does Santiago reach for?
(a) His harpoon.
(b) Another bite of flying fish.
(c) His water bottle.
(d) His large casting net.

3. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?
(a) He will demand that the boy's parents let him come back to him.
(b) He will make a pilgrimmage to the Virgin of Cobre.
(c) He will never go fishing again.
(d) He will invite the whole village for a fish dinner.

4. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.
(b) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.
(c) God help me to have the cramp go.
(d) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.

5. What shows up that the old man thinks of as a friend to talk to?a
(a) An albacore.
(b) A sea turtle.
(c) A flying fish.
(d) A warbler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago believe are in the sea?

2. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?

3. What happens after the old man harpoons the fish?

4. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

5. How long does Santiago think he will be out to sea the morning he leaves to go far out?

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