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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Santiago decide to go farther out to sea than usual?
(a) He wants to get away from other boats.
(b) He thinks the nearer waters have been fished out.
(c) He thinks big fish may be out where the schools of bonito and albacore stay.
(d) He has never been far out before.

2. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?
(a) Build bigger boats than his.
(b) Think about sin.
(c) Write books about fishing.
(d) Understand the omens.

3. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?
(a) Tying off the line and rowing in the opposite direction.
(b) Lashing the oars across the stern of the skiff to increase drag.
(c) Raising the sail when the wind blows in the opposite direction.
(d) Catching more dolphin and making them pull against the marlin.

4. How does the old man know the winds will blow all night?
(a) From the seagulls.
(b) From the currents.
(c) From the clouds.
(d) From the curve of his sail.

5. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?
(b) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?
(c) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(d) What happened to the marlin's dignity?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?

2. When Santiago sees the marlin jump out of the water, what does he realize?

3. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

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

5. What sound of nature replaces human sounds as Santiago rows farther and farther out to sea?

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