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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 do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?
(a) The old man talks all day in his sleep.
(b) The boy keeps thinking the old man has died.
(c) It is the next morning before he wakes up.
(d) The boy has to re-heat the coffee.

2. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?
(a) That it is possible for him to work the hook out of his mouth.
(b) That the boat is not just another big fish.
(c) That there is a man on the other end of the line and the man is old.
(d) That he has no chance to escape from the hook and line.

3. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?
(a) The yank causes his back to ache.
(b) The old man falls over and hits his head.
(c) The line gets tangled around his feet.
(d) The line cuts his hand where he was holding it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Santiago give the boy about the boat he is now working on?

2. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?

3. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?

4. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?

5. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?

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