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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?
(a) The lights of Havana.
(b) A few stars.
(c) More sharks attacking his boat.
(d) Other fishing boats out at night.

2. After the second brown shark is killed, what does it do?
(a) It hangs onto the place where it had bit into the marlin.
(b) It pulls the marlin down with its lifeless body to the bottom of the sea.
(c) It pulls the skiff over by its dead weight.
(d) It jumps into the boat with Santiago.

3. While Santiago pulls in the small dolphin he catches on the stern line, what changes does the marlin make?
(a) He starts going in circles.
(b) He picks up speed.
(c) He changes course and heads south.
(d) None. He continues to swim steadily.

4. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?
(a) They must weigh about the same.
(b) They are like to gladiators in the arena.
(c) There is no one to help either of them.
(d) Both of them are old and past their prime.

5. Why does Santiago think he may have to fight again before he reaches Havana?
(a) There is still half of the meat left on the marlin.
(b) The sharks know he cannot see them in the dark.
(c) He is still having bad luck.
(d) The boy is not there to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

2. What two spots does Santiago hit on the first brown shark?

3. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?

4. What advice does Santiago give the boy about the boat he is now working on?

5. How does the old man know the winds will blow all night?

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