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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 Santiago consider as his principal friends on the ocean?
(a) The dolphins.
(b) The giant turtles.
(c) The flying fish.
(d) The song birds.

2. What does the old man eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?
(a) Some jerky he forgot he had in his pocket.
(b) The cleaned flying fish.
(c) A jellyfish.
(d) The bad smelling dolphin.

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

4. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?
(a) From the way the flying fish jump shorter distances.
(b) From the way the man-of-war bird has to use his wings more.
(c) From the flow of blood from his hand in the water.
(d) From the fact that the breeze subsides.

5. What is the boy's name?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Pedrico.
(c) Jose.
(d) Manolin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?

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

3. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?

4. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?

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

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