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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Santiago think would be proud of him after he gets the fish lashed to the boat?
(a) The great DiMaggio.
(b) The other fishermen in the village.
(c) God.
(d) The boy.

2. When does Santiago plan to be out to sea?
(a) All night.
(b) Right after daybreak.
(c) By noon.
(d) Before it is light.

3. How did the old man know the marlin had turned eastward?
(a) The skiff began to go slower against the east wind.
(b) His compass indicated the direction.
(c) The eastern sea breezes grew stronger.
(d) The afternoon sun was on his back.

4. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?
(a) He thinks about how the boy looks up to him as a great fisherman.
(b) He remembers arm wrestling and defeating the Negro from Cienfuegos.
(c) He remembers surviving after falling overboard.
(d) He recalls killing a shark while he was swimming one day.

5. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?
(a) As big around as a pencil.
(b) A big around as his thumb.
(c) Very small but strong.
(d) About as thick as an oar handle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?

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

3. Why do the other fishermen think of the sea in the masculine, el mar?

4. What kind of sharks came the second time?

5. How long had their last dry spell lasted before the old man and the boy caught some good fish?

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