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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.
(b) He has eaten but the marlin has not.
(c) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(d) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
2. What does his cramped hand make Santiago think about the boy?
(a) He thinks how the boy would massage his hand.
(b) He cannot use his hand at all and the boy could take over.
(c) His hand makes a claw that he thinks the boy would find funny.
(d) He thinks the boy would remember how that had happened before.
3. What happens to snap the old man out of his conversation with the bird?
(a) The fish gives a strong yank on the line.
(b) The bird starts singing.
(c) An albacore jumps into his boat.
(d) Several shark fins appear in the water.
4. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?
(a) Raising the sail when the wind blows in the opposite direction.
(b) Tying off the line and rowing in the opposite direction.
(c) Catching more dolphin and making them pull against the marlin.
(d) Lashing the oars across the stern of the skiff to increase drag.
5. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?
(a) No, because it is fickle.
(b) Yes, because it is always there.
(c) Yes. Sometimes.
(d) No, because it storms a lot in the Caribbean.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?
2. After the second brown shark is killed, what does it do?
3. As he heads home and stops to look back, what does Santiago see?
4. What is the first thing Santiago asks the boy to bring him when he finally wakes up?
5. After Santiago goes back to sleep, what is he dreaming of?
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