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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?
(a) God help me to have the cramp go.
(b) I wish I could feed the fish, he thought. He is my brother.
(c) Light brisa, he thought, better weather for me than for you, fish.
(d) He thought of how some men feared being out of sight of land in a small boat.

2. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?
(a) His hand uncramped.
(b) There was more bleeding from the cuts on his hands.
(c) His backache went away.
(d) He felt like a young man again.

3. Why does the old man wish to take Joe DiMaggio fishing?
(a) He heard that DiMaggio's father was a fisherman.
(b) He wants to get free tickets to a Yankee game.
(c) He would like to talk about baseball while he fished.
(d) He thinks DiMaggio would be good at clubbing sharks to death.

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

5. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?
(a) He tosses the rotting fish carcasses overboard to distract the shark.
(b) He gets his harpoon ready.
(c) He baits a hook and throws out another line.
(d) He thinks he is dreaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?

2. What is a favorite topic of conversation for Santiago and the boy?

3. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

4. What had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?

5. What tells Santiago that he is becoming unclear in the head?

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