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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 vow does the old man make to the fish?
(a) That he will die there with the fish.
(b) That he will cut him loose if he does not jump out of the water.
(c) That he will let the fish go after he pulls him up to the surface.
(d) That he will kill him before the day is over.

2. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?
(a) Hunger and fighting something he does no comprehend.
(b) Sharks that he cannot escape because of the hook and line.
(c) The indignity of being caught by a man.
(d) The fact that he cannot sleep.

3. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?
(a) He believes it is a sin.
(b) He believes it is being real.
(c) He believes it is all he can do now.
(d) He believes there is no such thing as hope.

4. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?
(a) 84 days.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 87 days.
(d) 1 year.

5. What does the old man think about to build up his courage as the sun sets on the second day?
(a) He remembers arm wrestling and defeating the Negro from Cienfuegos.
(b) He recalls killing a shark while he was swimming one day.
(c) He remembers surviving after falling overboard.
(d) He thinks about how the boy looks up to him as a great fisherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?

2. What assistance for the old man does the boy try to get?

3. How thick is the line the old man uses to catch big fish?

4. How does Santiago justify killing the shark?

5. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?

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