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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the sharks return after Santiago loses his makeshift harpoon?
(a) Just before sunset.
(b) Early the next morning.
(c) Just after dark.
(d) Immediately after he ran them off the first time.

2. What is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?
(a) To jump in to fight the fish.
(b) To give the fish less and less line.
(c) To let the boat turn around and around as the fish circles.
(d) To let out the line.

3. How is he able to clean the dolphin?
(a) By using his left hand and right foot.
(b) By leaving its skin on and only removing its entrails.
(c) By tying the line to the marlin on the thale.
(d) By using his right hand and holding it steady with his foot.

4. Why do the other fishermen think of the sea in the masculine, el mar?
(a) They like to think of themselves being as strong as the sea.
(b) They see it as a dangerous enemy.
(c) They see it as a generous man.
(d) They take shark livers from the sea.

5. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?
(a) That he was still alive.
(b) That he had killed the shark.
(c) That the worst was over.
(d) That it was all a dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?

2. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?

3. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?

4. What commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?

5. What indicates the old man's pride?

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