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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the shadow of a passing airplane do on the surface of the sea?
(a) Startles Santiago.
(b) Bounces like a basketball.
(c) Scares up a school of flying fish.
(d) Makes the dolphins go away.

3. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.
(b) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.
(c) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(d) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.

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

5. When does Santiago plan to be out to sea?
(a) Before it is light.
(b) Right after daybreak.
(c) All night.
(d) By noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?

2. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

3. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?

4. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?

5. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?

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