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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 Hemingway mean when he says that the old man harpooned the shark with resolution and complete malignancy?
(a) The old man was acting out of instinct.
(b) The old man was unsure of what to do.
(c) The old man was dying of skin cancer.
(d) The old man was motivated by hate.

2. Santiago's respect for nature and the marlin he has on his line is profound. What does he think about the people who will eat the great fish?
(a) They will refuse to eat him.
(b) They are unworthy to eat him.
(c) They will receive some of the marlin's strength when they eat him.
(d) They will be more dignified than the marlin.

3. What is Santiago missing that will not allow him to attract a flying fish to land in his skiff?
(a) A frying pan.
(b) Small fishing nets.
(c) Flying fish bait.
(d) A light.

4. How does the old man think he could have made better preparation for eating the raw fish?
(a) Splashing sea water on the bow and letting it dry to get the salt.
(b) Soaking it in sea water before eating it.
(c) Chopping it up into smaller pieces.
(d) Cutting it up as soon as he caught it and letting it sun dry.

5. What does Santiago have besides his strength?
(a) Knowledge of many tricks and resolutions.
(b) The very best equipment.
(c) The mind of a fish.
(d) An unsinkable boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does he get something to eat?

2. What shows up that the old man thinks of as a friend to talk to?a

3. What marlin does Santiago think about as he considers this fish he has on his line?

4. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?

5. What sound of nature replaces human sounds as Santiago rows farther and farther out to sea?

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