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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 Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?
(a) He needs to keep busy to get his hand to uncramp.
(b) Anything he catches on the small line will draw the sharks away from the marlin.
(c) He thinks doing that will take him mind off his pains.
(d) In case the marlin lasts another night, he will need something to eat.

2. What indicates the old man's pride?
(a) Shame at not having enough yellow rice and fish to share with the boy.
(b) He always wears a new shirt.
(c) His shame at having such a patched up sail.
(d) At first refusing to eat what the boy has brought him.

3. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?
(a) The boy.
(b) The whole city turns out to welcome him back.
(c) No one. Everyone is at home in bed.
(d) The fishermen who are laughing at him.

4. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?
(a) Build bigger boats than his.
(b) Understand the omens.
(c) Write books about fishing.
(d) Think about sin.

5. What commonality does Santiago observe in deep water fish when they pick up speed?
(a) They turn yellow when they are angry or frightened.
(b) They all look green in the water.
(c) They are always hungry.
(d) They have purple stripes or spots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Santiago as the boy talks about their first fishing trip?

2. What is the boy's name?

3. Why is the old man pleased that the marlin had jumped a dozen times?

4. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?

5. How does he get something to eat?

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