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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 worries Santiago as he returns to Cuba in the night?
(a) That he has been headed the wrong way.
(b) That the bones of the marlin will fall off.
(c) That people are worrying about him.
(d) That the boy won't be there to help him.

2. Why do the sharks finally go away?
(a) Their heads hurt from the bat blows.
(b) There is nothing left to eat on the marlin.
(c) They know the old man is dying.
(d) They cannot see in the dark.

3. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(b) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.
(c) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(d) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.

4. Speaking out loud, what does Santiago say to the big fish on his line?
(a) Fish, aren't you getting tired yet?
(b) For heaven's sake, turn around and go the other way.
(c) Come on up and let me get a good look at you!
(d) I'll stay with you until I'm dead!

5. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?
(a) Bring sandwiches.
(b) Bring along salt and limes.
(c) Rig up a stove on his skiff.
(d) Never eat on the boat again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?

3. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?

4. How does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?

5. What happens to snap the old man out of his conversation with the bird?

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