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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 amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?
(a) Fish, don't you understand that you are beaten already?
(b) Fish, you will look good hanging from my wall.
(c) Fish, why don't you just give up?
(d) Fish, you are going to die. Do you have to kill me, too?

2. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?
(a) He will never have to go fishing again.
(b) The boy will be there waiting for him.
(c) There is little damage to his boat.
(d) He promises himself never to go that far out again.

3. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?
(a) Think about sin.
(b) Build bigger boats than his.
(c) Write books about fishing.
(d) Understand the omens.

4. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?
(a) The man-of-war bird.
(b) Raw tuna.
(c) Tacos the boy gave him.
(d) The last of his bait.

5. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?
(a) My morning visitor.
(b) My tormentor.
(c) My big problem.
(d) My alarm clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he heads home and stops to look back, what does Santiago see?

2. What does Santiago reply when the boy asks how much he suffered?

3. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?

4. How do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?

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

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