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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 suddenly realize he has been doing?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Going too fast for his lines.
(c) Talking out loud to himself.
(d) Thinking about the boy.

2. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?
(a) 87 days.
(b) 84 days.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

3. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?
(a) The lights of Havana.
(b) Other fishing boats out at night.
(c) More sharks attacking his boat.
(d) A few stars.

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

5. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?
(b) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(c) What happened to the marlin's dignity?
(d) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?

Short Answer Questions

1. When the marlin slows and is steady, Santiago finally gets some sleep. What does he dream of instead of lions?

2. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?

3. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?

4. What vow does the old man make to the fish?

5. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?

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