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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
(a) The boy is not there to help him.
(b) There is still half of the meat left on the marlin.
(c) The sharks know he cannot see them in the dark.
(d) He is still having bad luck.

3. What is a favorite topic of conversation for Santiago and the boy?
(a) Drinking beer.
(b) Spear fishing.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Travel.

4. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.
(b) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(c) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.
(d) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.

5. What is Santiago doing when the boy returns to his shack?
(a) He is reading the baseball scores.
(b) He is looking for something to eat.
(c) He is still sleeping.
(d) He is making a new harpoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

2. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?

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

4. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?

5. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?

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