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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's boat move faster as he nears the land?
(a) The winds pick up.
(b) There is little weight now on the side of his boat.
(c) He is being carried by the Gulf Stream.
(d) Sharks are pushing it along.

2. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?
(a) Hunger and fighting something he does no comprehend.
(b) Sharks that he cannot escape because of the hook and line.
(c) The fact that he cannot sleep.
(d) The indignity of being caught by a man.

3. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?
(a) Pulls the boat farther out to sea.
(b) Chases the flying fish.
(c) Tries to pull the boat under the water.
(d) Comes to the surface from time to time.

4. What does the old man say he has to eat in his shack?
(a) Yellow rice and fish.
(b) Coconut and barbecue.
(c) Tuna sandwiches.
(d) Sardines and saltine crackers.

5. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?
(a) For fear that it will attract sharks.
(b) For fear that it will flood the boat.
(c) For fear that the hook will work itself loose.
(d) For fear that the line will have to be let out again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boy's name?

2. What simile does Hemingway use to show the boy's admiration for Santiago?

3. How is he able to clean the dolphin?

4. What happens to snap the old man out of his conversation with the bird?

5. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?

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