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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 promise that he cannot do right at the moment?
(a) Always bring the boy with him.
(b) Say a hundred Our Fathers and a hundred Hail Marys.
(c) Go to church every morning.
(d) Get himself a larger boat.

2. When does Santiago plan to be out to sea?
(a) All night.
(b) Before it is light.
(c) By noon.
(d) Right after daybreak.

3. How is he able to clean the dolphin?
(a) By tying the line to the marlin on the thale.
(b) By using his right hand and holding it steady with his foot.
(c) By leaving its skin on and only removing its entrails.
(d) By using his left hand and right foot.

4. 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 thinks about how much larger the marlin is than the tiny stars.
(c) He considers the difference between night and day while fishing.
(d) He thinks about how deep the marlin is and how high the stars are.

5. How does Santiago justify killing the shark?
(a) Self-defense.
(b) The reward money.
(c) Respect for the marlin.
(d) Saving other lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the boy stop fishing with Santiago?

2. What does the old man conclude defeated him?

3. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?

4. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?

5. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?

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