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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Santiago's respect for nature and the marlin he has on his line is profound. What does he think about the people who will eat the great fish?
(a) They are unworthy to eat him.
(b) They will receive some of the marlin's strength when they eat him.
(c) They will refuse to eat him.
(d) They will be more dignified than the marlin.

2. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?
(a) He sees the waves get still.
(b) He sees the fish shimmer in the dawn light.
(c) He sees his fishing line moving.
(d) He sees the man-of-war bird.

3. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?
(a) He tries to get a new sail for Santiago's boat.
(b) He tries to get his mother to make food for Santiago.
(c) He tries to get the boat he is now on to go far out near the old man.
(d) He tries to get better bait for Santiago.

4. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?
(a) They are like to gladiators in the arena.
(b) There is no one to help either of them.
(c) They must weigh about the same.
(d) Both of them are old and past their prime.

5. What kind of sharks came the second time?
(a) Great white sharks.
(b) Shovel-nosed sharks.
(c) Hammer head sharks.
(d) Yellow sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?

2. Why do the sharks finally go away?

3. When does Santiago realize the depth of his tiredness?

4. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?

5. After many tries to get the marlin alongside the skiff, what does Santiago reach for?

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