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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 does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?
(a) Twice as long as he is tall.
(b) Longer than a small tree is tall.
(c) Two feet longer than the skiff.
(d) Twice as long as the last marlin he caught.

2. How does he know which way to sail?
(a) From the way the flying fish are jumping.
(b) From the compass he always had with him.
(c) From the sun and the tradewinds.
(d) From the stars he had seen the night before.

3. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?
(a) To see the water temperature.
(b) To medicate his left hand.
(c) To get a small drink.
(d) To wash the dolphin flesh off his face.

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

5. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?
(a) He cannot afford another cup of coffee.
(b) It is all he will have until he returns that night.
(c) It is too hot.
(d) It has too much sugar and condensed milk in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Santiago's secret for deep sea fishing?

2. What is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?

3. What simile does Hemingway use to show the boy's admiration for Santiago?

4. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?

5. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?

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