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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?
(a) Never eat on the boat again.
(b) Bring along salt and limes.
(c) Bring sandwiches.
(d) Rig up a stove on his skiff.

2. How does the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?
(a) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.
(b) Chopping it up into smaller pieces.
(c) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.
(d) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.

3. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.
(b) God help me to have the cramp go.
(c) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.
(d) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.

4. What evidence does the old man have of his long, hard fight with the marlin?
(a) The damage to his boat.
(b) His damaged hands and his painful back.
(c) The look in the marlin's eye.
(d) The long wet line he has now pulled into the skiff.

5. What is the meaning of salao?
(a) A greeting.
(b) Extreme bad luck.
(c) The champion.
(d) A small room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What simile does Hemingway use to describe the island of Sargasso seaweed Santiago's boat passes?

2. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?

3. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

4. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?

5. What happens by midnight as Santiago returns to the land?

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