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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(b) He has eaten but the marlin has not.
(c) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
(d) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.

2. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?
(a) Yellow rice and fried fish.
(b) Hot coffee with plenty of milk and sugar.
(c) A bag of ice to help bring down his fever.
(d) Two bottles of warm beer.

3. After Santiago goes back to sleep, what is he dreaming of?
(a) Lions.
(b) Broken knives.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Catching a larger fish.

4. What does his cramped hand make Santiago think about the boy?
(a) His hand makes a claw that he thinks the boy would find funny.
(b) He thinks how the boy would massage his hand.
(c) He thinks the boy would remember how that had happened before.
(d) He cannot use his hand at all and the boy could take over.

5. How did the old man know the marlin had turned eastward?
(a) The skiff began to go slower against the east wind.
(b) The eastern sea breezes grew stronger.
(c) His compass indicated the direction.
(d) The afternoon sun was on his back.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?

2. What is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?

3. His back is already hurting him, and then what begins to give him pain?

4. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?

5. What happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?

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