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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 is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?
(a) He was getting a good look at his fish.
(b) When the fish jumps the boat stands still.
(c) He thinks the fish is about to die.
(d) The fish had filled its air sacs and could not dive deep again.

2. His back is already hurting him, and then what begins to give him pain?
(a) His hand cramps.
(b) He cuts himself with a knife.
(c) His neck hurts from continually looking down at the water.
(d) The sunlight gives him a headache.

3. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?
(a) Himself.
(b) The boy.
(c) Pedrico.
(d) The alcalde.

4. What is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?
(a) To let out the line.
(b) To give the fish less and less line.
(c) To let the boat turn around and around as the fish circles.
(d) To jump in to fight the fish.

5. How does he get something to eat?
(a) He catches seaweed and shakes the small shrimp out of it.
(b) He puts the small line into the water and catches a tuna.
(c) He cuts a slice out of the marlin.
(d) He eats some of the rotting sardines and hopes it does not make him sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?

2. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?

3. What is the meaning of salao?

4. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?

5. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?

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