The Old Man and the Sea | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Old Man and the Sea. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

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1. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?
a) 6 months.
b) 1 year.
c) 84 days.
d) 87 days.

2. What is the meaning of salao?
a) A small room.
b) Extreme bad luck.
c) The champion.
d) A greeting.

3. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
a) His parents do not want him to go to sea.
b) His parents think Santiago has bad character.
c) His parents force him to go with a lucky boat.
d) His parents think Santiago's boat is unsafe.

4. Even though the boy...
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