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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) They cannot see in the dark.
(b) Their heads hurt from the bat blows.
(c) They know the old man is dying.
(d) There is nothing left to eat on the marlin.

2. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?
(a) Sharks that he cannot escape because of the hook and line.
(b) The indignity of being caught by a man.
(c) The fact that he cannot sleep.
(d) Hunger and fighting something he does no comprehend.

3. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.
(b) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.
(c) God help me to have the cramp go.
(d) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.

4. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?
(a) He gets the priest to bless his boat.
(b) He buys a new sail for his boat.
(c) He takes his lucky charms with him.
(d) He plans to row far out to fish.

5. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?
(a) From the flow of blood from his hand in the water.
(b) From the fact that the breeze subsides.
(c) From the way the man-of-war bird has to use his wings more.
(d) From the way the flying fish jump shorter distances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?

2. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

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

4. What does the old man say he has to eat in his shack?

5. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?

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