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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man conclude defeated him?
(a) Not having the boy with him.
(b) The broken knife blade.
(c) Nothing. He only went too far out.
(d) His cramped left hand.

2. What does Santiago think about giving up hope?
(a) He believes there is no such thing as hope.
(b) He believes it is all he can do now.
(c) He believes it is a sin.
(d) He believes it is being real.

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

4. 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) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(c) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.
(d) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.

5. During the time Santiago had the marlin on his line, what does he think the marlin does not know?
(a) That the boat is not just another big fish.
(b) That it is possible for him to work the hook out of his mouth.
(c) That there is a man on the other end of the line and the man is old.
(d) That he has no chance to escape from the hook and line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old man wish to take Joe DiMaggio fishing?

2. By nightfall of the third day, what does Santiago expect to see?

3. Santiago is far out at sea and the fish is from deep waters. What comparison does Santiago make?

4. How did the old man know the marlin had turned eastward?

5. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?

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