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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 happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?
(a) A storm comes up.
(b) His line breaks.
(c) The great fish surfaces.
(d) There is a beautiful sunrise.

2. Why do the other fishermen think of the sea in the masculine, el mar?
(a) They take shark livers from the sea.
(b) They see it as a dangerous enemy.
(c) They see it as a generous man.
(d) They like to think of themselves being as strong as the sea.

3. What complaint does the boy have about the fisherman he works for after he is forced to leave Santiago?
(a) He never catches any fish.
(b) He makes him carry everything to and from the boat.
(c) He never lets me carry anything.
(d) He thinks he knows everything better than Santiago.

4. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?
(a) A water bottle.
(b) A newspaper with the baseball scores.
(c) A warm beer.
(d) His bed has been stolen.

5. What disappointment does the old man feel because he has been out in his boat for days?
(a) He cannot remember what the boy looks like.
(b) He has not been able to go to the cock fights.
(c) He has not had a beer in two days.
(d) He does not know the baseball game scores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago mean when he says that he must think because that is all he has left?

2. What amazes Santiago as the boy talks about their first fishing trip?

3. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?

4. What does Santiago look for as he sails toward the land?

5. Speaking out loud, what does Santiago say to the big fish on his line?

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