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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 brings the shark towards Santiago's boat?
(a) A dark cloud of blood from the marlin.
(b) The flying fish jumping along side the boat.
(c) A school of dolphins following the boat.
(d) The sound of Santiago talking out loud.

2. What commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?
(a) They have purple stripes or spots.
(b) They are always hungry.
(c) They turn yellow when they are angry or frightened.
(d) They all look green in the water.

3. What indicates the old man's pride?
(a) His shame at having such a patched up sail.
(b) At first refusing to eat what the boy has brought him.
(c) Shame at not having enough yellow rice and fish to share with the boy.
(d) He always wears a new shirt.

4. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
(b) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(c) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.
(d) He has eaten but the marlin has not.

5. What does Santiago suddenly realize he has been doing?
(a) Talking out loud to himself.
(b) Thinking about the boy.
(c) Falling asleep.
(d) Going too fast for his lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had their last dry spell lasted before the old man and the boy caught some good fish?

2. When the fish begins circling, what does the old man do?

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

4. How is he able to clean the dolphin?

5. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?

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