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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 long does Santiago think he will be out to sea the morning he leaves to go far out?
(a) Three days.
(b) Only that morning.
(c) One day.
(d) Two days.

2. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?
(a) That there is a man on the other end of the line and the man is old.
(b) That it is possible for him to work the hook out of his mouth.
(c) That the boat is not just another big fish.
(d) That he has no chance to escape from the hook and line.

3. How does the old man know the winds will blow all night?
(a) From the seagulls.
(b) From the currents.
(c) From the curve of his sail.
(d) From the clouds.

4. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?
(a) Slave work.
(b) Dugout work.
(c) Boy Scout work.
(d) Easy work.

5. 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 starts a fight with a fisherman who is laughing at the old man.
(c) He refuses to speak to the other fishermen in the village.
(d) He holds back his tears so the men will not see his concern.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Santiago like to read in the newspaper?

3. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?

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

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

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