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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 sound of nature replaces human sounds as Santiago rows farther and farther out to sea?
(a) The hissing of the wings of flying fish.
(b) The lapping of the waves against the skiff.
(c) The chatter of dolphins searching for breakfast.
(d) The call of humpback whales.

2. What does Santiago believe are in the sea?
(a) Fish bigger than the marlin he caught.
(b) Mermaids and shells.
(c) Friends and enemies.
(d) Sharks and seaweed.

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

4. 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) Never eat on the boat again.
(c) Bring sandwiches.
(d) Bring along salt and limes.

5. How long does Santiago think he will be out to sea the morning he leaves to go far out?
(a) One day.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Only that morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago mean when he says that he must think because that is all he has left?

2. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?

3. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?

4. How many times does the old man have to stop and sit down on his way to his shack?

5. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?

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