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

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

3. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
(b) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(c) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.
(d) He has eaten but the marlin has not.

4. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?
(a) He would get too tired because baseball games do not last for days.
(b) Not so well except at clubbing the big fish to death.
(c) Better, because his is young and strong and his father was a fisherman.
(d) He couldn't do it at all because of his bone spur.

5. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?
(b) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?
(c) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(d) What happened to the marlin's dignity?

Short Answer Questions

1. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?

2. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?

3. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?

4. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?

5. When does Santiago realize the depth of his tiredness?

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