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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 Santiago tell the fish not to jump?
(a) For fear that the line will have to be let out again.
(b) For fear that it will attract sharks.
(c) For fear that the hook will work itself loose.
(d) For fear that it will flood the boat.

2. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?
(a) He thinks they are incredibly ugly.
(b) He thinks they will get lost over the sea.
(c) He thinks they are not fast enough and the fish will eat them.
(d) He thinks they are too delicate for the sea.

3. What word does Santiago utter that Hemingway says there is no translation for?
(a) Mala
(b) Brisa
(c) Galanos
(d) Ay

4. When do the sharks return after Santiago loses his makeshift harpoon?
(a) Just before sunset.
(b) Just after dark.
(c) Early the next morning.
(d) Immediately after he ran them off the first time.

5. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?
(a) The line cuts his hand where he was holding it.
(b) The old man falls over and hits his head.
(c) The yank causes his back to ache.
(d) The line gets tangled around his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Santiago compare his damaged hands while harpooning the shark?

2. What does the old man think about a cramp?

3. Something brings Santiago out of his reverie. What is it?

4. After the second brown shark is killed, what does it do?

5. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?

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