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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 think might have caused the fish to jump so much?
(a) Needing more exercise.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) Hunger or fear.
(d) Just waking up.

2. 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.

3. What does the tourist woman think she is seeing as she looks at the fish skeleton?
(a) What is left of a shark.
(b) A fish that died of starvation.
(c) Evidence of a feast the night before.
(d) A biology experiment.

4. What had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?
(a) Stopping by Santiago's shack every morning.
(b) Arguing with the fishermen who made fun of Santiago.
(c) Saving newspapers for Santiago to read.
(d) Waking up late so he did not have to go fishing.

5. What does the old man think he killed the fish for besides food and to keep himself alive?
(a) The lust for killing.
(b) Throwing a big party for his friends.
(c) Pride of being a fisherman.
(d) Revenge for all the fish he had lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?

2. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?

3. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

4. Who does Santiago think would be proud of him after he gets the fish lashed to the boat?

5. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?

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