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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 Santiago know that he is not dead?
(a) He falls down when he tries to get to the tiller.
(b) He can bring back the pain in his hands by opening and closing them.
(c) He feels hungry.
(d) He pinches himself.

2. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?
(a) To get a small drink.
(b) To see the water temperature.
(c) To wash the dolphin flesh off his face.
(d) To medicate his left hand.

3. How does Hemingway use Joe DiMaggio's injury to show Santiago's limited education?
(a) He has no idea what a bone spur is.
(b) He thinks DiMaggio can poke out a catcher's eye.
(c) He pretends to know what a bone spur is.
(d) He thinks DiMaggio has chicken feet.

4. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?
(a) No, because it is fickle.
(b) Yes, because it is always there.
(c) Yes. Sometimes.
(d) No, because it storms a lot in the Caribbean.

5. What word does Santiago utter that Hemingway says there is no translation for?
(a) Mala
(b) Galanos
(c) Brisa
(d) Ay

Short Answer Questions

1. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?

2. What had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?

3. After the second brown shark is killed, what does it do?

4. Why do the sharks finally go away?

5. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?

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