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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the shadow of a passing airplane do on the surface of the sea?
(a) Bounces like a basketball.
(b) Makes the dolphins go away.
(c) Scares up a school of flying fish.
(d) Startles Santiago.

3. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

4. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?
(a) He thinks the fish is about to die.
(b) When the fish jumps the boat stands still.
(c) The fish had filled its air sacs and could not dive deep again.
(d) He was getting a good look at his fish.

5. What does Santiago have besides his strength?
(a) Knowledge of many tricks and resolutions.
(b) The very best equipment.
(c) The mind of a fish.
(d) An unsinkable boat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when the shovel-nose shark comes and Santiago stabs it in the brain with his makeshift harpoon?

3. What kind of sharks came the second time?

4. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?

5. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?

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