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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Santiago's respect for nature and the marlin he has on his line is profound. What does he think about the people who will eat the great fish?
(a) They will be more dignified than the marlin.
(b) They are unworthy to eat him.
(c) They will refuse to eat him.
(d) They will receive some of the marlin's strength when they eat him.

2. What does Santiago consider as his principal friends on the ocean?
(a) The flying fish.
(b) The dolphins.
(c) The song birds.
(d) The giant turtles.

3. How does he know which way to sail?
(a) From the sun and the tradewinds.
(b) From the compass he always had with him.
(c) From the stars he had seen the night before.
(d) From the way the flying fish are jumping.

4. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?
(a) The indignity of being caught by a man.
(b) The fact that he cannot sleep.
(c) Hunger and fighting something he does no comprehend.
(d) Sharks that he cannot escape because of the hook and line.

5. What is the one thing not beautiful about the Mako shark?
(a) His dorsal fin.
(b) His movements.
(c) His jaws.
(d) His color.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

2. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?

3. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?

4. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?

5. What does Santiago like to read in the newspaper?

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