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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old man get hurt when the fish yanks on the line?
(a) The old man falls over and hits his head.
(b) The line gets tangled around his feet.
(c) The line cuts his hand where he was holding it.
(d) The yank causes his back to ache.

2. When do the sharks return after Santiago loses his makeshift harpoon?
(a) Just before sunset.
(b) Just after dark.
(c) Immediately after he ran them off the first time.
(d) Early the next morning.

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

4. What does Santiago imagine was the reason the fish finally jumped?
(a) To show him how big he was.
(b) To see what manner of man he was fighting with.
(c) To get some air.
(d) To see if the hook would fall out.

5. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?
(a) Not so well except at clubbing the big fish to death.
(b) He couldn't do it at all because of his bone spur.
(c) He would get too tired because baseball games do not last for days.
(d) Better, because his is young and strong and his father was a fisherman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which line below gives an indication of Santiago's respect for nature?

3. What promise does the old man make if he brings in the fish?

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

5. Why do the sharks finally go away?

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