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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 had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?
(a) Arguing with the fishermen who made fun of Santiago.
(b) Waking up late so he did not have to go fishing.
(c) Stopping by Santiago's shack every morning.
(d) Saving newspapers for Santiago to read.

2. What vow does the old man make to the fish?
(a) That he will cut him loose if he does not jump out of the water.
(b) That he will let the fish go after he pulls him up to the surface.
(c) That he will kill him before the day is over.
(d) That he will die there with the fish.

3. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?
(a) There is nothing left but head, tail, and bones.
(b) I need a tape to measure this fish.
(c) Why would the old man bring back only bones?
(d) He was eighteen feet from nose to tail.

4. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?
(a) Hurt the sharks badly.
(b) Scare the sharks away.
(c) Keep them away from the marlin.
(d) Beat the sharks to death.

5. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?
(a) Just as he is about to give up.
(b) After the moon rises.
(c) Early the next morning before dawn.
(d) About ten at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?

2. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?

3. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?

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

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

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