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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 shadow of a passing airplane do on the surface of the sea?
(a) Makes the dolphins go away.
(b) Scares up a school of flying fish.
(c) Startles Santiago.
(d) Bounces like a basketball.

2. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?
(a) Man cannot lose a battle.
(b) Man can be destroyed but not defeated.
(c) Man will always win over animals.
(d) Man can only be defeated if he loses his mind.

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

4. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?
(a) Anything he catches on the small line will draw the sharks away from the marlin.
(b) In case the marlin lasts another night, he will need something to eat.
(c) He needs to keep busy to get his hand to uncramp.
(d) He thinks doing that will take him mind off his pains.

5. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?
(a) Early the next morning before dawn.
(b) Just as he is about to give up.
(c) About ten at night.
(d) After the moon rises.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Santiago know that he is not dead?

2. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?

3. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?

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

5. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?

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