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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 is the boy's reaction when the proprietor of the Terrace compliments his catch the day before?
(a) He says to damn his fish and starts crying again.
(b) He says to stop talking or it will bring him bad luck.
(c) He says the proprietor should see what the old man caught.
(d) He says to tell people to go visit the old man.

2. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?
(a) He will never go fishing again.
(b) He will make a pilgrimmage to the Virgin of Cobre.
(c) He will demand that the boy's parents let him come back to him.
(d) He will invite the whole village for a fish dinner.

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

4. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?
(a) Two bottles of warm beer.
(b) Yellow rice and fried fish.
(c) Hot coffee with plenty of milk and sugar.
(d) A bag of ice to help bring down his fever.

5. What does Santiago reply when the boy asks how much he suffered?
(a) Only my hands.
(b) Plenty.
(c) Not much.
(d) Not at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappointment does the old man feel because he has been out in his boat for days?

2. What amazes Santiago as the boy talks about their first fishing trip?

3. Why does Santiago wish the marlin would sleep?

4. As he heads home and stops to look back, what does Santiago see?

5. What happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?

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