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

2. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.
(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) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.

3. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
(a) He helps Santiago repaint his boat.
(b) He goes every day to help him unload his equipment.
(c) He invites him to his parents' house for supper.
(d) He gives Santiago a new sail for his boat.

4. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?
(a) Two oars, the tiller, and a short club.
(b) The broken water bottle, the oars, and a club.
(c) A broken knife, some big fish hooks, and the oars.
(d) The oars, the anchor, and some line.

5. What tells Santiago that he is becoming unclear in the head?
(a) He thinks he sees the fish turning green.
(b) He tells the fish to come and kill him.
(c) He thinks he has two fish on his line.
(d) He tells himself to let the fish go.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?

2. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?

3. When does the old man hoist his sail?

4. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?

5. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?

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