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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 evidence does the old man have of his long, hard fight with the marlin?
(a) His damaged hands and his painful back.
(b) The look in the marlin's eye.
(c) The long wet line he has now pulled into the skiff.
(d) The damage to his boat.

2. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(b) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.
(c) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(d) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.

3. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?
(a) Keep them away from the marlin.
(b) Beat the sharks to death.
(c) Scare the sharks away.
(d) Hurt the sharks badly.

4. What does Santiago imagine was the reason the fish finally jumped?
(a) To see if the hook would fall out.
(b) To show him how big he was.
(c) To get some air.
(d) To see what manner of man he was fighting with.

5. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?
(a) The boy.
(b) Pedrico.
(c) Himself.
(d) The alcalde.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the sharks return after Santiago loses his makeshift harpoon?

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

3. What is a favorite topic of conversation for Santiago and the boy?

4. How does Santiago console himself after the first shark attack?

5. What does Hemingway mean when he says that the old man harpooned the shark with resolution and complete malignancy?

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