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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
2. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?
3. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
4. What does Santiago reply when the boy asks how much he suffered?
5. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?
Short Essay Questions
1. It was noon when the old man hooked the fish and four hours later he thinks about something odd. What is it?
2. Santiago does not consider himself to be religious, but what happens to show that he was at one time before?
3. Why is the story about an old man instead of a young one?
4. Describe Santiago's meal on the second day and why he was so pleased after he ate.
5. Describe Santiago's first sighting of the marlin.
6. Describe the scene that shows the good nature and high character of Santiago.
7. Give an example of how Santiago refuses to give up after losing the harpoon.
8. There is something almost religious about Santiago's walk to his shack after landing with the bones of the marlin. Describe it.
9. Explain the significance of the scattered thoughts of the old man as he struggles to hold onto the fish.
10. What indicates that Santiago has no idea of catching the largest marlin ever landed in those waters?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining you opinion on what happens to the old man after he returns with the marlin bones.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about the importance of knowing what you are up against in any conflict. In the essay explain how it helped Santiago to see his fish.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about why you think Hemingway did or did not know about deep sea fishing.
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