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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 do the sharks finally go away?
(a) They cannot see in the dark.
(b) There is nothing left to eat on the marlin.
(c) They know the old man is dying.
(d) Their heads hurt from the bat blows.

2. What last weapon does Santiago use against the sharks?
(a) A broken bottle.
(b) His fists.
(c) The mast.
(d) The tiller.

3. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?
(a) They must weigh about the same.
(b) Both of them are old and past their prime.
(c) They are like to gladiators in the arena.
(d) There is no one to help either of them.

4. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?
(a) I need a tape to measure this fish.
(b) Why would the old man bring back only bones?
(c) There is nothing left but head, tail, and bones.
(d) He was eighteen feet from nose to tail.

5. Why is Santiago so sure that the Yankees will win their next games?
(a) They have no serious competition in their last games.
(b) They never need luck to win.
(c) They lost once and won't let it happen again.
(d) DiMaggio has recovered from his injury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?

2. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?

3. What does Santiago believe are in the sea?

4. Why does Santiago drink his morning coffee slowly?

5. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

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