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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 vow does the old man make to the fish?
(a) That he will die there with the fish.
(b) That he will kill him before the day is over.
(c) That he will let the fish go after he pulls him up to the surface.
(d) That he will cut him loose if he does not jump out of the water.

2. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?
(a) He thinks about having to kill the marlin and is glad he does not have to kill the stars.
(b) He considers the difference between night and day while fishing.
(c) He thinks about how much larger the marlin is than the tiny stars.
(d) He thinks about how deep the marlin is and how high the stars are.

3. What does the old man think he killed the fish for besides food and to keep himself alive?
(a) Revenge for all the fish he had lost.
(b) Throwing a big party for his friends.
(c) Pride of being a fisherman.
(d) The lust for killing.

4. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?
(a) Better, because his is young and strong and his father was a fisherman.
(b) He would get too tired because baseball games do not last for days.
(c) He couldn't do it at all because of his bone spur.
(d) Not so well except at clubbing the big fish to death.

5. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?
(a) Hot coffee with plenty of milk and sugar.
(b) A bag of ice to help bring down his fever.
(c) Two bottles of warm beer.
(d) Yellow rice and fried fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the old man know the marlin had turned eastward?

2. What are Santiago's last three weapons he can use against the sharks?

3. What makes the flying fish jump out of the water and scatter feverishly?

4. After he finally gets to the shack and puts down the mast, what does Santiago find?

5. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?

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