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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 does Santiago have besides his strength?
(a) An unsinkable boat.
(b) The mind of a fish.
(c) The very best equipment.
(d) Knowledge of many tricks and resolutions.

2. What does Santiago reply when the boy asks how much he suffered?
(a) Not much.
(b) Only my hands.
(c) Plenty.
(d) Not at all.

3. When the marlin slows and is steady, Santiago finally gets some sleep. What does he dream of instead of lions?
(a) Cutting his hand on the fishing line.
(b) A flight on a plane.
(c) Arm wrestling with the marlin.
(d) A vast school of porpoises.

4. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?
(a) He thinks they are not fast enough and the fish will eat them.
(b) He thinks they are too delicate for the sea.
(c) He thinks they are incredibly ugly.
(d) He thinks they will get lost over the sea.

5. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?
(a) The boy.
(b) The water bottle.
(c) The food he forgot to bring.
(d) The dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?

2. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?

3. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?

4. How is he able to clean the dolphin?

5. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?

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