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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does he know which way to sail?
(a) From the compass he always had with him.
(b) From the sun and the tradewinds.
(c) From the way the flying fish are jumping.
(d) From the stars he had seen the night before.

2. Why is Santiago so sure that the Yankees will win their next games?
(a) They lost once and won't let it happen again.
(b) DiMaggio has recovered from his injury.
(c) They never need luck to win.
(d) They have no serious competition in their last games.

3. What happens by midnight as Santiago returns to the land?
(a) His hands are well enough to use both of them with the club.
(b) He is able to fight off the sharks in the dark.
(c) The sharks leave as he gets near the city.
(d) The sharks come in a pack to get the rest of the marlin.

4. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?
(a) That the wind will pick up.
(b) That there is a cold beer waiting for him.
(c) That a boat will come out and help him.
(d) That he will not have to fight the sharks again.

5. What tells Santiago that he is becoming unclear in the head?
(a) He tells the fish to come and kill him.
(b) He tells himself to let the fish go.
(c) He thinks he has two fish on his line.
(d) He thinks he sees the fish turning green.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

3. What does Santiago believe are in the sea?

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

5. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?

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