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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 happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?
(a) Some of the fishermen make fun of Santiago while others feel sorry for him.
(b) Santiago feels sad because only the boy will sit and drink with him.
(c) The boy gets drunk because his is not used to drinking beer.
(d) Santiago discovers that he has no money to pay for the beer.

2. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?
(a) Slave work.
(b) Boy Scout work.
(c) Dugout work.
(d) Easy work.

3. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?
(a) The oars, the anchor, and some line.
(b) Two oars, the tiller, and a short club.
(c) The broken water bottle, the oars, and a club.
(d) A broken knife, some big fish hooks, and the oars.

4. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?
(a) The marlin he and the boy caught 86 days ago.
(b) The first marlin he ever caught.
(c) A female marlin that her mate kept jumping up to see where she was.
(d) A marlin that once broke his line and got away.

5. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
(a) He invites him to his parents' house for supper.
(b) He helps Santiago repaint his boat.
(c) He goes every day to help him unload his equipment.
(d) He gives Santiago a new sail for his boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?

2. What is Santiago's secret for deep sea fishing?

3. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?

4. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?

5. How does Santiago justify killing the shark?

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