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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 happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?
(a) Santiago feels sad because only the boy will sit and drink with him.
(b) Some of the fishermen make fun of Santiago while others feel sorry for him.
(c) Santiago discovers that he has no money to pay for the beer.
(d) The boy gets drunk because his is not used to drinking beer.

2. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?
(a) A small turtle.
(b) A fish hook.
(c) Two flying fish.
(d) A piece of the marlin's tail.

3. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?
(a) He remembers arm wrestling and defeating the Negro from Cienfuegos.
(b) He recalls killing a shark while he was swimming one day.
(c) He remembers surviving after falling overboard.
(d) He thinks about how the boy looks up to him as a great fisherman.

4. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?
(a) A school of dolphins.
(b) Needing more exercise.
(c) Hunger or fear.
(d) Just waking up.

5. What vow does the old man make to the fish?
(a) That he will die there with the fish.
(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 cut him loose if he does not jump out of the water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?

3. What does Santiago think is unjust but something he must do?

4. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?

5. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?

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