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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 his cramped hand make Santiago think about the boy?
(a) His hand makes a claw that he thinks the boy would find funny.
(b) He thinks how the boy would massage his hand.
(c) He cannot use his hand at all and the boy could take over.
(d) He thinks the boy would remember how that had happened before.

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

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

4. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?
(a) About as thick as an oar handle.
(b) A big around as his thumb.
(c) As big around as a pencil.
(d) Very small but strong.

5. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?
(a) Santiago discovers that he has no money to pay for the beer.
(b) Santiago feels sad because only the boy will sit and drink with him.
(c) Some of the fishermen make fun of Santiago while others feel sorry for him.
(d) The boy gets drunk because his is not used to drinking beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Santiago realize the depth of his tiredness?

2. How does he know which way to sail?

3. When does Santiago finally see the lights of the city?

4. What does the old man conclude defeated him?

5. What does the old man think he killed the fish for besides food and to keep himself alive?

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