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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?
(a) That he has no chance to escape from the hook and line.
(b) That it is possible for him to work the hook out of his mouth.
(c) That the boat is not just another big fish.
(d) That there is a man on the other end of the line and the man is old.

2. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?
(a) Man cannot lose a battle.
(b) Man can only be defeated if he loses his mind.
(c) Man can be destroyed but not defeated.
(d) Man will always win over animals.

3. What brings the shark towards Santiago's boat?
(a) The sound of Santiago talking out loud.
(b) The flying fish jumping along side the boat.
(c) A dark cloud of blood from the marlin.
(d) A school of dolphins following the boat.

4. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?
(a) The marlin he and the boy caught 86 days ago.
(b) A marlin that once broke his line and got away.
(c) A female marlin that her mate kept jumping up to see where she was.
(d) The first marlin he ever caught.

5. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?
(a) He wanted to stay on the shore and watch for the old man's return.
(b) The winds were too strong for the boats to sail that morning.
(c) He was too tired from fishing the day before.
(d) He found Santiago dead in his shack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man think about a cramp?

2. What happens by midnight as Santiago returns to the land?

3. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

4. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?

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

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