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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 contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?
(a) He considers the difference between night and day while fishing.
(b) He thinks about how much larger the marlin is than the tiny stars.
(c) He thinks about how deep the marlin is and how high the stars are.
(d) He thinks about having to kill the marlin and is glad he does not have to kill the stars.

2. How old was the boy the first time he went fishing with Santiago?
(a) 5 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 7 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

3. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?
(a) He believes it is a sin.
(b) He believes it is all he can do now.
(c) He believes it is being real.
(d) He believes there is no such thing as hope.

4. Santiago is pinned down and the line is rushing out around his back and through his hand, cutting them. What makes him think about the boy?
(a) The boy would harpoon the marlin as it jumped out of the water.
(b) The boy would have taken over for him and let him go back to sleep.
(c) The boy would talk to him and keep him awake.
(d) The boy would have kept the line wet so that they did not cut his hands.

5. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(b) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?
(c) What happened to the marlin's dignity?
(d) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?

Short Answer Questions

1. How does he know which way to sail?

2. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?

3. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

4. When does the old man hoist his sail?

5. What does Santiago do when another fish takes the bait on another line?

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