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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 does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?
(a) Needing more exercise.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) Just waking up.
(d) Hunger or fear.

2. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?
(a) Hurt the sharks badly.
(b) Keep them away from the marlin.
(c) Scare the sharks away.
(d) Beat the sharks to death.

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

4. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?
(a) He thinks the fish is about to die.
(b) He was getting a good look at his fish.
(c) When the fish jumps the boat stands still.
(d) The fish had filled its air sacs and could not dive deep again.

5. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Santiago think would be proud of him after he gets the fish lashed to the boat?

2. When does the old man hoist his sail?

3. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?

4. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?

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

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