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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 does Santiago always dream about lions?
(a) They are something he saw from a ship off the coast of Africa when he was a boy.
(b) Lions make him feel strong and brave.
(c) He has always loved cats because they like fish.
(d) He dreams about lions eating a huge fish they catch.

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

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

4. How do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?
(a) The boy keeps thinking the old man has died.
(b) It is the next morning before he wakes up.
(c) The boy has to re-heat the coffee.
(d) The old man talks all day in his sleep.

5. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?
(a) Fish, you will look good hanging from my wall.
(b) Fish, why don't you just give up?
(c) Fish, you are going to die. Do you have to kill me, too?
(d) Fish, don't you understand that you are beaten already?

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Santiago know that he is not dead?

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

4. What is the meaning of salao?

5. Why does the old man wish to take Joe DiMaggio fishing?

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