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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?
(a) Both eyes.
(b) The underbelly and the dorsal fin.
(c) The jaw and the fins.
(d) The brain and the eye.

2. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?
(a) The boy.
(b) Pedrico.
(c) Himself.
(d) The alcalde.

3. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?
(a) He is blinded by seawater and cannot see.
(b) The marlin is too large.
(c) He thinks it would be disrespectful.
(d) The skiff is too full of water.

4. What does the old man say he has to eat in his shack?
(a) Tuna sandwiches.
(b) Sardines and saltine crackers.
(c) Coconut and barbecue.
(d) Yellow rice and fish.

5. What complaint does the boy have about the fisherman he works for after he is forced to leave Santiago?
(a) He thinks he knows everything better than Santiago.
(b) He never catches any fish.
(c) He makes him carry everything to and from the boat.
(d) He never lets me carry anything.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the marlin slows and is steady, Santiago finally gets some sleep. What does he dream of instead of lions?

3. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?

4. What does the old man fear since the shark had taken about forty pounds of flesh off the marlin?

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

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