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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 advice does Santiago give the boy about the boat he is now working on?
(a) Leave the boat before its luck runs out.
(b) Stay there while the luck is still working for that boat.
(c) Save money and buy that boat.
(d) Come back and go fishing with him.

2. How do the brown sharks attack the old man's fish?
(a) They attack the marlin from the head and tail.
(b) Both of them dive and attack the fish from under the water.
(c) They dart in quickly and swim away with small bites.
(d) One dives under the boat while the other comes from the surface.

3. What word does Santiago utter that Hemingway says there is no translation for?
(a) Galanos
(b) Brisa
(c) Mala
(d) Ay

4. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?
(a) None. He continues to swim steadily.
(b) He starts going in circles.
(c) He changes course and heads south.
(d) He picks up speed.

5. What simile does Hemingway use to show the boy's admiration for Santiago?
(a) He compares Santiago to a giant shark.
(b) He likens Santiago's fishing greatness to the greatest baseball managers.
(c) He calls Sanitiago his hero.
(d) He says that Santiago is like Joe DiMaggio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the old man think he killed the fish for besides food and to keep himself alive?

3. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?

4. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

5. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?

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