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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 does the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?
(a) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.
(b) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.
(c) Chopping it up into smaller pieces.
(d) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.

2. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?
(a) That he will not have to fight the sharks again.
(b) That a boat will come out and help him.
(c) That the wind will pick up.
(d) That there is a cold beer waiting for him.

3. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?
(a) Keep them away from the marlin.
(b) Hurt the sharks badly.
(c) Beat the sharks to death.
(d) Scare the sharks away.

4. What sound of nature replaces human sounds as Santiago rows farther and farther out to sea?
(a) The chatter of dolphins searching for breakfast.
(b) The lapping of the waves against the skiff.
(c) The hissing of the wings of flying fish.
(d) The call of humpback whales.

5. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?
(a) He tries to get the boat he is now on to go far out near the old man.
(b) He tries to get a new sail for Santiago's boat.
(c) He tries to get better bait for Santiago.
(d) He tries to get his mother to make food for Santiago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappointment does the old man feel because he has been out in his boat for days?

2. What kind of sharks came the second time?

3. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?

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

5. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?

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