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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?
(a) He promises himself never to go that far out again.
(b) He will never have to go fishing again.
(c) There is little damage to his boat.
(d) The boy will be there waiting for him.

2. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?
(a) He tells them that Santiago is sleeping and they are not to disturb him.
(b) He holds back his tears so the men will not see his concern.
(c) He starts a fight with a fisherman who is laughing at the old man.
(d) He refuses to speak to the other fishermen in the village.

3. What does Santiago imagine was the reason the fish finally jumped?
(a) To show him how big he was.
(b) To see what manner of man he was fighting with.
(c) To see if the hook would fall out.
(d) To get some air.

4. After many tries to get the marlin alongside the skiff, what does Santiago reach for?
(a) His harpoon.
(b) Another bite of flying fish.
(c) His large casting net.
(d) His water bottle.

5. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?
(a) His backache went away.
(b) There was more bleeding from the cuts on his hands.
(c) His hand uncramped.
(d) He felt like a young man again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

2. Something brings Santiago out of his reverie. What is it?

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

4. What happens by midnight as Santiago returns to the land?

5. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?

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