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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 happens to make the old man forget his aches and pains?
(a) A storm comes up.
(b) There is a beautiful sunrise.
(c) His line breaks.
(d) The great fish surfaces.

2. What early indication does Santiago get that there are fish around where he is?
(a) He sees the fish shimmer in the dawn light.
(b) He sees the waves get still.
(c) He sees his fishing line moving.
(d) He sees the man-of-war bird.

3. What advice does Santiago give the boy about the boat he is now working on?
(a) Save money and buy that boat.
(b) Leave the boat before its luck runs out.
(c) Stay there while the luck is still working for that boat.
(d) Come back and go fishing with him.

4. As his head becomes unclear again, what does Santiago ask himself?
(a) Is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?
(b) What happened to the marlin's dignity?
(c) Why am I not dreaming of lions?
(d) Why didn't I just tow him behind the skiff?

5. When does the old man hoist his sail?
(a) When it is time to return to the island.
(b) When he could not row because of the fish at the side of the skiff.
(c) When the winds died down.
(d) When he thought he heard an airplane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago tell the fish not to jump?

2. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?

3. How does the old man discover that the fish is slowing down?

4. How long had Santiago gone without catching a fish?

5. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?

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