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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 contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?
(a) He considers the difference between night and day while fishing.
(b) He thinks about how much larger the marlin is than the tiny stars.
(c) He thinks about how deep the marlin is and how high the stars are.
(d) He thinks about having to kill the marlin and is glad he does not have to kill the stars.

2. What does Santiago think is unjust but something he must do?
(a) Cut the marlin loose and go back saying he had another day of bad luck.
(b) Eat more raw fish to survive.
(c) Act strange for the boy.
(d) Kill the great fish on the end of his line.

3. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?
(a) For fear that it will attract sharks.
(b) For fear that it will flood the boat.
(c) For fear that the line will have to be let out again.
(d) For fear that the hook will work itself loose.

4. What does Santiago suddenly realize he has been doing?
(a) Thinking about the boy.
(b) Going too fast for his lines.
(c) Talking out loud to himself.
(d) Falling asleep.

5. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?
(a) Anything he catches on the small line will draw the sharks away from the marlin.
(b) He needs to keep busy to get his hand to uncramp.
(c) In case the marlin lasts another night, he will need something to eat.
(d) He thinks doing that will take him mind off his pains.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?

3. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?

4. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

5. What vow does the old man make to the fish?

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