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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Santiago sees the marlin jump out of the water, what does he realize?
(a) The marlin is getting very tired and the game is about over.
(b) It will take another day to bring in this marlin.
(c) He is no physical match for the marlin.
(d) He and the marlin are about the same size.

2. What is the boy's name?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Pedrico.
(c) Jose.
(d) Manolin.

3. How long had their last dry spell lasted before the old man and the boy caught some good fish?
(a) 86 days.
(b) 67 days.
(c) 64 days.
(d) 84 days.

4. What does Hemingway mean when he says that the old man harpooned the shark with resolution and complete malignancy?
(a) The old man was unsure of what to do.
(b) The old man was acting out of instinct.
(c) The old man was motivated by hate.
(d) The old man was dying of skin cancer.

5. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.
(b) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.
(c) God help me to have the cramp go.
(d) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

2. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?

3. Why does Santiago wish the marlin would sleep?

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

5. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?

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