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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 happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?
(a) A storm comes up.
(b) His line breaks.
(c) There is a beautiful sunrise.
(d) The great fish surfaces.

2. Speaking out loud, what does Santiago say to the big fish on his line?
(a) I'll stay with you until I'm dead!
(b) Fish, aren't you getting tired yet?
(c) Come on up and let me get a good look at you!
(d) For heaven's sake, turn around and go the other way.

3. What sound of nature replaces human sounds as Santiago rows farther and farther out to sea?
(a) The chatter of dolphins searching for breakfast.
(b) The call of humpback whales.
(c) The hissing of the wings of flying fish.
(d) The lapping of the waves against the skiff.

4. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?
(a) He starts going in circles.
(b) He changes course and heads south.
(c) None. He continues to swim steadily.
(d) He picks up speed.

5. What is the meaning of salao?
(a) A small room.
(b) A greeting.
(c) Extreme bad luck.
(d) The champion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago imagine was the reason the fish finally jumped?

2. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?

3. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?

4. What does Santiago wish he could show the fish?

5. What happens to Santiago as he carries the mast up the hill?

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