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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 vow does the old man make to the fish?
(a) That he will cut him loose if he does not jump out of the water.
(b) That he will die there with the fish.
(c) That he will kill him before the day is over.
(d) That he will let the fish go after he pulls him up to the surface.

2. What does Santiago promise that he cannot do right at the moment?
(a) Always bring the boy with him.
(b) Go to church every morning.
(c) Get himself a larger boat.
(d) Say a hundred Our Fathers and a hundred Hail Marys.

3. What shows up that the old man thinks of as a friend to talk to?a
(a) An albacore.
(b) A flying fish.
(c) A warbler.
(d) A sea turtle.

4. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?
(a) Man cannot lose a battle.
(b) Man can only be defeated if he loses his mind.
(c) Man can be destroyed but not defeated.
(d) Man will always win over animals.

5. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?
(a) He baits a hook and throws out another line.
(b) He thinks he is dreaming.
(c) He tosses the rotting fish carcasses overboard to distract the shark.
(d) He gets his harpoon ready.

Short Answer Questions

1. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?

2. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

3. What happens after the old man harpoons the fish?

4. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?

5. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?

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