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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 the old man conclude defeated him?
(a) His cramped left hand.
(b) Not having the boy with him.
(c) Nothing. He only went too far out.
(d) The broken knife blade.

2. Why does the old man's boat move faster as he nears the land?
(a) Sharks are pushing it along.
(b) The winds pick up.
(c) He is being carried by the Gulf Stream.
(d) There is little weight now on the side of his boat.

3. What does the marlin do as the sun rises on the third day?
(a) It jumps every ten minutes.
(b) It tries to chew the line.
(c) It picks up speed and swims on top of the water.
(d) It begins circling the boat.

4. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?
(a) Two flying fish.
(b) A fish hook.
(c) A piece of the marlin's tail.
(d) A small turtle.

5. His back is already hurting him, and then what begins to give him pain?
(a) He cuts himself with a knife.
(b) The sunlight gives him a headache.
(c) His hand cramps.
(d) His neck hurts from continually looking down at the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago suddenly realize he has been doing?

2. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?

3. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?

4. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?

5. How does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?

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