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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 eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?
(a) A jellyfish.
(b) The bad smelling dolphin.
(c) The cleaned flying fish.
(d) Some jerky he forgot he had in his pocket.

2. After killing the Mako shark, what does Santiago eat?
(a) A piece of the marlin where the shark had bitten it.
(b) The liver of the dead dolphin.
(c) Nothing. All his food is gone.
(d) More of the dried flying fish.

3. What does Santiago think is unjust but something he must do?
(a) Act strange for the boy.
(b) Kill the great fish on the end of his line.
(c) Eat more raw fish to survive.
(d) Cut the marlin loose and go back saying he had another day of bad luck.

4. 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) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.
(c) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.
(d) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.

5. How does Santiago justify killing the shark?
(a) Respect for the marlin.
(b) The reward money.
(c) Saving other lives.
(d) Self-defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?

2. What does Santiago like to read in the newspaper?

3. Santiago's respect for nature and the marlin he has on his line is profound. What does he think about the people who will eat the great fish?

4. Why does the old man's boat move faster as he nears the land?

5. What amazes Santiago as the boy talks about their first fishing trip?

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