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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 commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?
(a) They all look green in the water.
(b) They have purple stripes or spots.
(c) They are always hungry.
(d) They turn yellow when they are angry or frightened.

2. What happens to snap the old man out of his conversation with the bird?
(a) The bird starts singing.
(b) The fish gives a strong yank on the line.
(c) An albacore jumps into his boat.
(d) Several shark fins appear in the water.

3. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.
(b) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(c) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(d) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.

4. To what does Santiago compare his damaged hands while harpooning the shark?
(a) The teeth of the shark.
(b) Joe DiMaggio's bone spur.
(c) Hitting a home run.
(d) The pain of a sting ray's attack.

5. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?
(a) The mast.
(b) His fists.
(c) A broken bottle.
(d) The tiller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?

2. What is the boy's name?

3. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

4. What does the old man speculate he could use to buy good luck?

5. What does Santiago have besides his strength?

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