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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?
(a) To medicate his left hand.
(b) To get a small drink.
(c) To wash the dolphin flesh off his face.
(d) To see the water temperature.

2. What does Santiago have besides his strength?
(a) The mind of a fish.
(b) The very best equipment.
(c) Knowledge of many tricks and resolutions.
(d) An unsinkable boat.

3. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.
(b) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(c) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(d) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.

4. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?
(a) He takes his lucky charms with him.
(b) He plans to row far out to fish.
(c) He gets the priest to bless his boat.
(d) He buys a new sail for his boat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After killing the Mako shark, what is Santiago aware of as missing?

3. Because Santiago always wakes the boy every morning, what does the boy call him?

4. What worries Santiago as he returns to Cuba in the night?

5. How old was the boy the first time he went fishing with Santiago?

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