The Old Man and the Sea Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 151 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Old Man and the Sea Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 151 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?

3. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?

4. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?

5. As he heads home and stops to look back, what does Santiago see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What indicates that Santiago has no idea of catching the largest marlin ever landed in those waters?

2. What significance does Santiago place on the sudden pull the fish makes on the line after swimming steadily all night long?

3. Santiago does not consider himself to be religious, but what happens to show that he was at one time before?

4. Aside from the times that Santiago actually says, "I'm lonely", how does Hemingway emphasize that situation?

5. What knowledge does seeing the marlin bring to the old man?

6. How does Santiago think about the night time conflict between himself and the great fish?

7. How does Hemingway demonstrate Santiago's expertise as a sailor and fisherman?

8. Explain the first indication that Santiago has that he has caught a very large fish, even though he has not seen it and does know know what kind of fish it is.

9. It was noon when the old man hooked the fish and four hours later he thinks about something odd. What is it?

10. Discuss how Hemingway uses the man-of-war bird, the dolphins, and the flying fish to explain the nature of life in the sea.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about symbolism Hemingway uses in The Old Man and the Sea.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining you opinion on what happens to the old man after he returns with the marlin bones.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how Santiago took chances because of his bad luck.

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