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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?
(a) Chopping it up into smaller pieces.
(b) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.
(c) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.
(d) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.

2. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?
(a) He plans to row far out to fish.
(b) He buys a new sail for his boat.
(c) He takes his lucky charms with him.
(d) He gets the priest to bless his boat.

3. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?
(a) He sees the waves get still.
(b) He sees the fish shimmer in the dawn light.
(c) He sees his fishing line moving.
(d) He sees the man-of-war bird.

4. After killing the Mako shark, what is Santiago aware of as missing?
(a) The feeling in his left hand.
(b) The tradewinds.
(c) His casting net.
(d) His harpoon.

5. What does Santiago suddenly realize he has been doing?
(a) Talking out loud to himself.
(b) Going too fast for his lines.
(c) Falling asleep.
(d) Thinking about the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?

2. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?

3. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

4. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?

5. What advice does Santiago give the boy about the boat he is now working on?

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