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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 is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?
(a) To let the boat turn around and around as the fish circles.
(b) To let out the line.
(c) To jump in to fight the fish.
(d) To give the fish less and less line.

2. What brings the shark towards Santiago's boat?
(a) The sound of Santiago talking out loud.
(b) A dark cloud of blood from the marlin.
(c) A school of dolphins following the boat.
(d) The flying fish jumping along side the boat.

3. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
(a) The boy is not there to help him.
(b) The sharks know he cannot see them in the dark.
(c) He is still having bad luck.
(d) There is still half of the meat left on the marlin.

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

5. Who does the boy fear will defeat the Yankees?
(a) The Cleveland Indians.
(b) The Red Sox.
(c) The White Sox.
(d) The Baltimore Orioles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?

2. What brings Santiago awake suddenly in the night?

3. Why does Santiago wish the marlin would sleep?

4. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

5. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?

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