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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?
(a) He wonders what the sea looks like from that height.
(b) He says out loud that he would never get on one of those things.
(c) He hardly glances at the plane as it goes over.
(d) He thinks planes are the same size as flying fish.

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

3. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(b) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.
(c) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.
(d) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.

4. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?
(a) His fists.
(b) The mast.
(c) A broken bottle.
(d) The tiller.

5. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?
(a) A shark.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) The man-of-war bird circling overhead.
(d) The rising sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

2. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?

3. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?

4. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?

5. What is a favorite topic of conversation for Santiago and the boy?

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