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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?
(a) My tormentor.
(b) My big problem.
(c) My morning visitor.
(d) My alarm clock.

2. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?
(a) Other fishing boats out at night.
(b) The lights of Havana.
(c) More sharks attacking his boat.
(d) A few stars.

3. What does Santiago wish he could show the fish?
(a) How his hand was cramped.
(b) His club he would use to kill the fish.
(c) What manner of man the fish was up against.
(d) How many fathoms of line he had in the boat.

4. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?
(a) They must weigh about the same.
(b) Both of them are old and past their prime.
(c) They are like to gladiators in the arena.
(d) There is no one to help either of them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

2. After killing the Mako shark, what is Santiago aware of as missing?

3. What is the meaning of salao?

4. What is Santiago missing that will not allow him to attract a flying fish to land in his skiff?

5. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?

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