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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 early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?
(a) He sees the fish shimmer in the dawn light.
(b) He sees the man-of-war bird.
(c) He sees his fishing line moving.
(d) He sees the waves get still.

2. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?
(a) Tries to pull the boat under the water.
(b) Comes to the surface from time to time.
(c) Pulls the boat farther out to sea.
(d) Chases the flying fish.

3. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?
(a) That there is a cold beer waiting for him.
(b) That the wind will pick up.
(c) That he will not have to fight the sharks again.
(d) That a boat will come out and help him.

4. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.
(b) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(c) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(d) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.

5. What does the marlin do as the sun rises on the third day?
(a) It jumps every ten minutes.
(b) It begins circling the boat.
(c) It picks up speed and swims on top of the water.
(d) It tries to chew the line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the old man harpoons the fish?

2. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?

3. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?

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

5. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?

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