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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the sharks finally go away?
(a) Their heads hurt from the bat blows.
(b) They know the old man is dying.
(c) They cannot see in the dark.
(d) There is nothing left to eat on the marlin.

2. What had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?
(a) Arguing with the fishermen who made fun of Santiago.
(b) Stopping by Santiago's shack every morning.
(c) Saving newspapers for Santiago to read.
(d) Waking up late so he did not have to go fishing.

3. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?
(a) That he might die.
(b) That he will become unclear in the head.
(c) That he will fall asleep and go overborad.
(d) That the marlin will come up slowly and eat his dolphin.

4. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?
(a) Catching more dolphin and making them pull against the marlin.
(b) Tying off the line and rowing in the opposite direction.
(c) Lashing the oars across the stern of the skiff to increase drag.
(d) Raising the sail when the wind blows in the opposite direction.

5. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?
(a) He tries to get his mother to make food for Santiago.
(b) He tries to get the boat he is now on to go far out near the old man.
(c) He tries to get a new sail for Santiago's boat.
(d) He tries to get better bait for Santiago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows up that the old man thinks of as a friend to talk to?a

2. What disappointment does the old man feel because he has been out in his boat for days?

3. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?

4. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?

5. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?

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