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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 speculate he could use to buy good luck?
(a) The bones of the marlin.
(b) A lost harpoon, a broken knife, and two bad hands.
(c) Another 84 days of bad luck.
(d) The glow of the city lights on the shore.

2. Why does the old man never jerk on the line?
(a) His hand is too cramped up to jerk on the line.
(b) It would take away too much of his own strength.
(c) Each jerk widens the cut the hook makes and with a jump the fish might throw it off.
(d) A jerk on the line might make the fish pull him overboard.

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

4. 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) The skiff is too full of water.
(d) He thinks it would be disrespectful.

5. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?
(a) The dawn.
(b) The water bottle.
(c) The boy.
(d) The food he forgot to bring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the old man think about a cramp?

3. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?

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

5. Something brings Santiago out of his reverie. What is it?

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