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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 Santiago reply when the boy asks how much he suffered?
(a) Not much.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Plenty.
(d) Only my hands.
2. How does the old man know the winds will blow all night?
(a) From the clouds.
(b) From the currents.
(c) From the curve of his sail.
(d) From the seagulls.
3. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
(a) His parents think Santiago has bad character.
(b) His parents do not want him to go to sea.
(c) His parents force him to go with a lucky boat.
(d) His parents think Santiago's boat is unsafe.
4. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.
(b) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(c) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.
(d) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.
5. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?
(a) Fish, why don't you just give up?
(b) Fish, you will look good hanging from my wall.
(c) Fish, don't you understand that you are beaten already?
(d) Fish, you are going to die. Do you have to kill me, too?
Short Answer Questions
1. Something brings Santiago out of his reverie. What is it?
2. How does Hemingway use Joe DiMaggio's injury to show Santiago's limited education?
3. What does Santiago have besides his strength?
4. What worries Santiago as he returns to Cuba in the night?
5. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?
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