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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do the sharks finally go away?
(a) There is nothing left to eat on the marlin.
(b) Their heads hurt from the bat blows.
(c) They know the old man is dying.
(d) They cannot see in the dark.

3. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?
(a) The winds were too strong for the boats to sail that morning.
(b) He found Santiago dead in his shack.
(c) He was too tired from fishing the day before.
(d) He wanted to stay on the shore and watch for the old man's return.

4. How long does Santiago think he will be out to sea the morning he leaves to go far out?
(a) One day.
(b) Only that morning.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three days.

5. Why does Santiago decide to go farther out to sea than usual?
(a) He thinks the nearer waters have been fished out.
(b) He wants to get away from other boats.
(c) He has never been far out before.
(d) He thinks big fish may be out where the schools of bonito and albacore stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?

2. Speaking out loud, what does Santiago say to the big fish on his line?

3. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

4. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?

5. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?

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