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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 does the old man fear since the shark had taken about forty pounds of flesh off the marlin?
(a) That he would not win a prize for catching the largest marlin.
(b) That people would think he had eaten part of his catch.
(c) That fishermen would say he found the marlin dead and floating in the water.
(d) That there would soon be other sharks.

2. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?
(a) He gets his harpoon ready.
(b) He tosses the rotting fish carcasses overboard to distract the shark.
(c) He thinks he is dreaming.
(d) He baits a hook and throws out another line.

3. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?
(a) After the moon rises.
(b) Early the next morning before dawn.
(c) About ten at night.
(d) Just as he is about to give up.

4. Even though the boy can no longer fish with Santiago, how does he show his loyalty?
(a) He goes every day to help him unload his equipment.
(b) He gives Santiago a new sail for his boat.
(c) He helps Santiago repaint his boat.
(d) He invites him to his parents' house for supper.

5. How does he get something to eat?
(a) He eats some of the rotting sardines and hopes it does not make him sick.
(b) He puts the small line into the water and catches a tuna.
(c) He catches seaweed and shakes the small shrimp out of it.
(d) He cuts a slice out of the marlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?

2. Why does the boy not go out with the fishing boats the morning of Santiago's return?

3. What does Santiago dream of?

4. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?

5. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?

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