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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 does the old man eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?
(a) Some jerky he forgot he had in his pocket.
(b) A jellyfish.
(c) The bad smelling dolphin.
(d) The cleaned flying fish.

2. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?
(a) The boy.
(b) The water bottle.
(c) The food he forgot to bring.
(d) The dawn.

3. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?
(a) That he will fall asleep and go overborad.
(b) That the marlin will come up slowly and eat his dolphin.
(c) That he might die.
(d) That he will become unclear in the head.

4. When does the old man hoist his sail?
(a) When he thought he heard an airplane.
(b) When the winds died down.
(c) When he could not row because of the fish at the side of the skiff.
(d) When it is time to return to the island.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Santiago know that he is not dead?

3. What brings the shark towards Santiago's boat?

4. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?

5. What does Santiago believe are in the sea?

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