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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 Santiago missing that will not allow him to attract a flying fish to land in his skiff?
(a) Flying fish bait.
(b) Small fishing nets.
(c) A frying pan.
(d) A light.

2. How does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?
(a) Two feet longer than the skiff.
(b) Longer than a small tree is tall.
(c) Twice as long as the last marlin he caught.
(d) Twice as long as he is tall.

3. 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) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.
(d) God help me to have the cramp go.

4. What does the old man conclude defeated him?
(a) Nothing. He only went too far out.
(b) Not having the boy with him.
(c) The broken knife blade.
(d) His cramped left hand.

5. How is he able to clean the dolphin?
(a) By using his right hand and holding it steady with his foot.
(b) By tying the line to the marlin on the thale.
(c) By leaving its skin on and only removing its entrails.
(d) By using his left hand and right foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?

2. What does Santiago think is unjust but something he must do?

3. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?

4. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?

5. What happens by midnight as Santiago returns to the land?

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