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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
(a) His parents do not want him to go to sea.
(b) His parents force him to go with a lucky boat.
(c) His parents think Santiago's boat is unsafe.
(d) His parents think Santiago has bad character.

2. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?
(a) A shark.
(b) The man-of-war bird circling overhead.
(c) The rising sun.
(d) Dolphins.

3. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?
(a) That he will fall asleep and go overborad.
(b) That he might die.
(c) That he will become unclear in the head.
(d) That the marlin will come up slowly and eat his dolphin.

4. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
(a) He goes every day to help him unload his equipment.
(b) He invites him to his parents' house for supper.
(c) He helps Santiago repaint his boat.
(d) He gives Santiago a new sail for his boat.

5. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
(a) The sharks know he cannot see them in the dark.
(b) The boy is not there to help him.
(c) He is still having bad luck.
(d) There is still half of the meat left on the marlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man imagine about the marlin if it had been alive?

2. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?

3. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

4. What is the one thing not beautiful about the Mako shark?

5. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?

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