1. Why does Santiago decide to go farther out to sea than usual?
(a) He has never been far out before.
(b) He wants to get away from other boats.
(c) He thinks the nearer waters have been fished out.
(d) He thinks big fish may be out where the schools of bonito and albacore stay.

2. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
(a) He gives Santiago a new sail for his boat.
(b) He goes every day to help him unload his equipment.
(c) He invites him to his parents' house for supper.
(d) He helps Santiago repaint his boat.

3. What does Santiago mean when he says that he must think because that is all he has left?
(a) As long as he keeps on thinking, he knows he is still alive.
(b) Thinking will keep him from feeling lonely without the boy there to help him.
(c) He can only survive by using the intelligence he has that sharks do not have.
(d) His thinking will help keep him awake after losing so much sleep.

4. What is the boy's reaction when the proprietor of the Terrace compliments his catch the day before?
(a) He says to damn his fish and starts crying again.
(b) He says to tell people to go visit the old man.
(c) He says to stop talking or it will bring him bad luck.
(d) He says the proprietor should see what the old man caught.

5. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?
(a) He thinks they will get lost over the sea.
(b) He thinks they are not fast enough and the fish will eat them.
(c) He thinks they are incredibly ugly.
(d) He thinks they are too delicate for the sea.