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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Santiago sees the marlin jump out of the water, what does he realize?
(a) The marlin is getting very tired and the game is about over.
(b) He is no physical match for the marlin.
(c) He and the marlin are about the same size.
(d) It will take another day to bring in this marlin.

2. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?
(a) That it was all a dream.
(b) That he had killed the shark.
(c) That he was still alive.
(d) That the worst was over.

3. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?
(a) It is all he will have until he returns that night.
(b) It is too hot.
(c) He cannot afford another cup of coffee.
(d) It has too much sugar and condensed milk in it.

4. Why does the old man never jerk on the line?
(a) His hand is too cramped up to jerk on the line.
(b) A jerk on the line might make the fish pull him overboard.
(c) It would take away too much of his own strength.
(d) Each jerk widens the cut the hook makes and with a jump the fish might throw it off.

5. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?
(a) That there is a cold beer waiting for him.
(b) That he will not have to fight the sharks again.
(c) That the wind will pick up.
(d) That a boat will come out and help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the boy the first time he went fishing with Santiago?

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

3. Why does Santiago always dream about lions?

4. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?

5. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?

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