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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 are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?
(a) The broken water bottle, the oars, and a club.
(b) Two oars, the tiller, and a short club.
(c) A broken knife, some big fish hooks, and the oars.
(d) The oars, the anchor, and some line.

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

3. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?
(a) He is blinded by seawater and cannot see.
(b) The marlin is too large.
(c) He thinks it would be disrespectful.
(d) The skiff is too full of water.

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

5. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?
(a) He thinks doing that will take him mind off his pains.
(b) In case the marlin lasts another night, he will need something to eat.
(c) He needs to keep busy to get his hand to uncramp.
(d) Anything he catches on the small line will draw the sharks away from the marlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?

2. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?

3. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?

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

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

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