1. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?
(a) He thinks doing that will take him mind off his pains.
(b) In case the marlin lasts another night, he will need something to eat.
(c) He needs to keep busy to get his hand to uncramp.
(d) Anything he catches on the small line will draw the sharks away from the marlin.

2. What happens after the old man harpoons the fish?
(a) The harpoon line breaks and the marlin gets away.
(b) The marlin starts swimming fast and pulls the boat with him.
(c) It goes high into the air and comes back down, blinding Santiago with sea spray.
(d) The fish tries to jump into the boat with the old man.

3. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?
(a) No, because it is fickle.
(b) No, because it storms a lot in the Caribbean.
(c) Yes. Sometimes.
(d) Yes, because it is always there.

4. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?
(a) The boy gets drunk because his is not used to drinking beer.
(b) Santiago feels sad because only the boy will sit and drink with him.
(c) Some of the fishermen make fun of Santiago while others feel sorry for him.
(d) Santiago discovers that he has no money to pay for the beer.

5. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.
(b) God help me to have the cramp go.
(c) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.
(d) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.