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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 does Santiago suddenly realize he has been doing?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Talking out loud to himself.
(c) Going too fast for his lines.
(d) Thinking about the boy.

2. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?
(a) For fear that it will flood the boat.
(b) For fear that the hook will work itself loose.
(c) For fear that the line will have to be let out again.
(d) For fear that it will attract sharks.

3. What kind of sharks came the second time?
(a) Shovel-nosed sharks.
(b) Yellow sharks.
(c) Great white sharks.
(d) Hammer head sharks.

4. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?
(a) He tries to get a new sail for Santiago's boat.
(b) He tries to get the boat he is now on to go far out near the old man.
(c) He tries to get his mother to make food for Santiago.
(d) He tries to get better bait for Santiago.

5. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?
(a) The alcalde.
(b) Himself.
(c) Pedrico.
(d) The boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

2. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?

3. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?

4. When the marlin slows and is steady, Santiago finally gets some sleep. What does he dream of instead of lions?

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

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