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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Speaking out loud, what does Santiago say to the big fish on his line?
(a) Fish, aren't you getting tired yet?
(b) For heaven's sake, turn around and go the other way.
(c) Come on up and let me get a good look at you!
(d) I'll stay with you until I'm dead!

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

3. How does Santiago estimate the size of the marlin?
(a) Longer than a small tree is tall.
(b) Twice as long as he is tall.
(c) Two feet longer than the skiff.
(d) Twice as long as the last marlin he caught.

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

5. Who does the boy fear will defeat the Yankees?
(a) The Cleveland Indians.
(b) The Baltimore Orioles.
(c) The White Sox.
(d) The Red Sox.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?

2. Using the makeshift bat, what is the old man able to do?

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

4. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?

5. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?

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