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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had their last dry spell lasted before the old man and the boy caught some good fish?
(a) 84 days.
(b) 67 days.
(c) 64 days.
(d) 86 days.

2. 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 a boat will come out and help him.
(d) That he will not have to fight the sharks again.

3. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?
(a) From the flow of blood from his hand in the water.
(b) From the fact that the breeze subsides.
(c) From the way the man-of-war bird has to use his wings more.
(d) From the way the flying fish jump shorter distances.

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

5. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?
(a) Rig up a stove on his skiff.
(b) Bring sandwiches.
(c) Never eat on the boat again.
(d) Bring along salt and limes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boy's name?

2. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?

3. What does the shadow of a passing airplane do on the surface of the sea?

4. What complaint does the boy have about the fisherman he works for after he is forced to leave Santiago?

5. What does the old man fear since the shark had taken about forty pounds of flesh off the marlin?

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