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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?
(a) This time the fish shows no signs of tiring.
(b) Before he was in a much larger boat.
(c) This time he has only a small casting net with him.
(d) Before he always had someone to help him.

3. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?
(a) The underbelly and the dorsal fin.
(b) Both eyes.
(c) The brain and the eye.
(d) The jaw and the fins.

4. How does Hemingway use Joe DiMaggio's injury to show Santiago's limited education?
(a) He pretends to know what a bone spur is.
(b) He thinks DiMaggio has chicken feet.
(c) He thinks DiMaggio can poke out a catcher's eye.
(d) He has no idea what a bone spur is.

5. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?
(a) The tiller.
(b) A broken bottle.
(c) His fists.
(d) The mast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?

2. How does he know which way to sail?

3. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?

4. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?

5. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?

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