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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?
(a) Chases the flying fish.
(b) Comes to the surface from time to time.
(c) Pulls the boat farther out to sea.
(d) Tries to pull the boat under the water.

2. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?
(a) He baits a hook and throws out another line.
(b) He gets his harpoon ready.
(c) He thinks he is dreaming.
(d) He tosses the rotting fish carcasses overboard to distract the shark.

3. What does the old man eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?
(a) Some jerky he forgot he had in his pocket.
(b) A jellyfish.
(c) The cleaned flying fish.
(d) The bad smelling dolphin.

4. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?
(a) Never eat on the boat again.
(b) Bring along salt and limes.
(c) Rig up a stove on his skiff.
(d) Bring sandwiches.

5. When does Santiago plan to be out to sea?
(a) Right after daybreak.
(b) Before it is light.
(c) By noon.
(d) All night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Santiago so sure that the Yankees will win their next games?

2. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?

3. What is the one thing not beautiful about the Mako shark?

4. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?

5. What happens to snap the old man out of his conversation with the bird?

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