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

2. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

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

4. What commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?
(a) They are always hungry.
(b) They turn yellow when they are angry or frightened.
(c) They all look green in the water.
(d) They have purple stripes or spots.

5. What is Santiago doing when the boy returns to his shack?
(a) He is still sleeping.
(b) He is making a new harpoon.
(c) He is reading the baseball scores.
(d) He is looking for something to eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complaint does the boy have about the fisherman he works for after he is forced to leave Santiago?

2. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?

3. What does the old man eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?

4. What does Santiago like to read in the newspaper?

5. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?

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