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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Santiago justify killing the shark?
(a) The reward money.
(b) Saving other lives.
(c) Self-defense.
(d) Respect for the marlin.

2. What does the old man conclude defeated him?
(a) The broken knife blade.
(b) Not having the boy with him.
(c) His cramped left hand.
(d) Nothing. He only went too far out.

3. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?
(a) Lashing the oars across the stern of the skiff to increase drag.
(b) Catching more dolphin and making them pull against the marlin.
(c) Raising the sail when the wind blows in the opposite direction.
(d) Tying off the line and rowing in the opposite direction.

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

5. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?
(a) He cannot afford another cup of coffee.
(b) It is all he will have until he returns that night.
(c) It has too much sugar and condensed milk in it.
(d) It is too hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?

2. What does the old man think about a cramp?

3. Why do the sharks finally go away?

4. What does the old man imagine about the marlin if it had been alive?

5. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?

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