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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 the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?
(a) Yellow rice and fried fish.
(b) Two bottles of warm beer.
(c) Hot coffee with plenty of milk and sugar.
(d) A bag of ice to help bring down his fever.

2. What is the boy's reaction when the proprietor of the Terrace compliments his catch the day before?
(a) He says the proprietor should see what the old man caught.
(b) He says to damn his fish and starts crying again.
(c) He says to stop talking or it will bring him bad luck.
(d) He says to tell people to go visit the old man.

3. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?
(a) When the fish jumps the boat stands still.
(b) He thinks the fish is about to die.
(c) He was getting a good look at his fish.
(d) The fish had filled its air sacs and could not dive deep again.

4. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?
(a) My alarm clock.
(b) My morning visitor.
(c) My tormentor.
(d) My big problem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?

2. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?

3. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

4. What worries Santiago as he returns to Cuba in the night?

5. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?

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