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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 think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?
(a) He remembers surviving after falling overboard.
(b) He thinks about how the boy looks up to him as a great fisherman.
(c) He remembers arm wrestling and defeating the Negro from Cienfuegos.
(d) He recalls killing a shark while he was swimming one day.

2. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
(b) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(c) He has eaten but the marlin has not.
(d) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.

3. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?
(a) For fear that the line will have to be let out again.
(b) For fear that it will flood the boat.
(c) For fear that the hook will work itself loose.
(d) For fear that it will attract sharks.

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

5. What indicates the old man's pride?
(a) His shame at having such a patched up sail.
(b) At first refusing to eat what the boy has brought him.
(c) He always wears a new shirt.
(d) Shame at not having enough yellow rice and fish to share with the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of salao?

2. What happens after the old man harpoons the fish?

3. What is the one thing not beautiful about the Mako shark?

4. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

5. After Santiago goes back to sleep, what is he dreaming of?

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