View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?
(a) About as thick as an oar handle.
(b) Very small but strong.
(c) As big around as a pencil.
(d) A big around as his thumb.

2. How does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?
(a) Longer than a small tree is tall.
(b) Two feet longer than the skiff.
(c) Twice as long as the last marlin he caught.
(d) Twice as long as he is tall.

3. What commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?
(a) They all look green in the water.
(b) They turn yellow when they are angry or frightened.
(c) They are always hungry.
(d) They have purple stripes or spots.

4. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?
(a) His parents think Santiago has bad character.
(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's boat is unsafe.

5. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?
(a) Chases the flying fish.
(b) Comes to the surface from time to time.
(c) Pulls the boat farther out to sea.
(d) Tries to pull the boat under the water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What brings Santiago awake suddenly in the night?

3. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?

4. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?

5. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 464 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample