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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 the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?
(a) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.
(b) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.
(c) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.
(d) Chopping it up into smaller pieces.

2. How do the brown sharks attack the old man's fish?
(a) They attack the marlin from the head and tail.
(b) One dives under the boat while the other comes from the surface.
(c) They dart in quickly and swim away with small bites.
(d) Both of them dive and attack the fish from under the water.

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

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

5. Who does the boy fear will defeat the Yankees?
(a) The White Sox.
(b) The Cleveland Indians.
(c) The Baltimore Orioles.
(d) The Red Sox.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Santiago realize the depth of his tiredness?

2. What happens to Santiago as he carries the mast up the hill?

3. What indicates the old man's pride?

4. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

5. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

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