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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 after the old man harpoons the fish?
(a) The marlin starts swimming fast and pulls the boat with him.
(b) It goes high into the air and comes back down, blinding Santiago with sea spray.
(c) The fish tries to jump into the boat with the old man.
(d) The harpoon line breaks and the marlin gets away.

2. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
(a) His parents think Santiago's boat is unsafe.
(b) His parents do not want him to go to sea.
(c) His parents force him to go with a lucky boat.
(d) His parents think Santiago has bad character.

3. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?
(a) Evidence of sharks in the water.
(b) Signs of land up ahead.
(c) Sails or smoke from ships.
(d) Dangerous reefs he might wreck on.

4. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?
(a) A bag of ice to help bring down his fever.
(b) Two bottles of warm beer.
(c) Yellow rice and fried fish.
(d) Hot coffee with plenty of milk and sugar.

5. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?
(a) The last of his bait.
(b) The man-of-war bird.
(c) Tacos the boy gave him.
(d) Raw tuna.

Short Answer Questions

1. His back is already hurting him, and then what begins to give him pain?

2. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?

3. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?

4. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?

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

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