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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?
(a) Yes, because it is always there.
(b) No, because it is fickle.
(c) No, because it storms a lot in the Caribbean.
(d) Yes. Sometimes.

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

3. What does the old man think about a cramp?
(a) It humiliates oneself.
(b) It is better than having to vomit.
(c) It will make him stop fishing.
(d) It is something that goes away quickly.

4. What is Santiago doing when the boy returns to his shack?
(a) He is reading the baseball scores.
(b) He is looking for something to eat.
(c) He is making a new harpoon.
(d) He is still sleeping.

5. What is the first thing Santiago asks the boy to bring him when he finally wakes up?
(a) The head of the marlin.
(b) Another cup of coffee with milk and sugar.
(c) The newspapers for the days he was gone.
(d) A bowl of yellow rice and fish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?

3. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?

4. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?

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

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