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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?
(a) To get a small drink.
(b) To wash the dolphin flesh off his face.
(c) To see the water temperature.
(d) To medicate his left hand.

2. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?
(a) That the marlin will come up slowly and eat his dolphin.
(b) That he will fall asleep and go overborad.
(c) That he might die.
(d) That he will become unclear in the head.

3. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?
(a) He promises himself never to go that far out again.
(b) He will never have to go fishing again.
(c) There is little damage to his boat.
(d) The boy will be there waiting for him.

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

5. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?
(a) Lashing his knife to the end of an oar.
(b) Carving one of the oars into a baseball bat.
(c) Cutting off the marlin's spear to use as a harpoon.
(d) Making a noose out of the fishing line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

2. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?

3. What does the old man fear since the shark had taken about forty pounds of flesh off the marlin?

4. How does he get something to eat?

5. What happens to Santiago as he carries the mast up the hill?

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