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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Santiago spots the shark, what does he know about the predator?
(a) It has no fear and will do whatever it wants.
(b) It will not bother him if it is not hungry.
(c) It will not swim fast enough to catch the boat.
(d) It will try to knock him out of the boat.

2. Why does Santiago always dream about lions?
(a) He has always loved cats because they like fish.
(b) Lions make him feel strong and brave.
(c) He dreams about lions eating a huge fish they catch.
(d) They are something he saw from a ship off the coast of Africa when he was a boy.

3. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?
(a) Carving one of the oars into a baseball bat.
(b) Lashing his knife to the end of an oar.
(c) Cutting off the marlin's spear to use as a harpoon.
(d) Making a noose out of the fishing line.

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

5. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?
(a) He thinks they are too delicate for the sea.
(b) He thinks they are not fast enough and the fish will eat them.
(c) He thinks they will get lost over the sea.
(d) He thinks they are incredibly ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?

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

3. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?

4. Why is Santiago so sure that the Yankees will win their next games?

5. In great pain from the cold, what does the old man hope for?

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