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Q. What hangs on the wall of the old man’s shack?

a. Picture of his diseased mother.

b. His fishing equiptment.

c. Skeleton of a fish he caught.

d. Pictures of sacred Heart of Jesus and another of Virgin of cobre.

  • d. Pictures of sacred Heart of Jesus and another of Virgin of cobre.

Q. Why does Santiago not let his lines drift like the other fishermen?

a. He is a stubborn man who prefers the old-fashioned way of fishing.

b. It is dangerous, as he might become tangled with another boat.

c. He is no longer young or strong enough to control a dri>ing line.

d. He believes it is imprecise, and he strives always to be exact.

  • d. He believes it is imprecise, and he strives always to be exact.

Q. During his great struggle with the marlin, what does Santiago wish repeatedly?

a. He wishes he were younger.

b. He wishes for better equipment.

c. He wishes that the fishermen who mocked him earlier were present to witness his victory.

d. He wished that the boy, Manolin, was with him.

  • d. He wished that the boy, Manolin, was with him.

Q. In order to help himself catch the fish, what did Santiago do?

a. He promised to recite ten Hail Mary’s and ten Our Fathers.

b. He promises to pay more attention to Manolin upon his return.

  • a. He promised to recite ten Hail Mary’s and ten Our Fathers.

Q. The Old Man and the Sea can be interpreted as a double allegory namely

a. Man’s struggle with hardships, and his ability to endure.

b. Nature of man’s struggle with life, and of the artist’s struggle with his art.

c. Man’s struggle with his nemesis, and his victory.

d. The power of Strength, and victory.

  • b. Nature of man’s struggle with life, and of the artist’s struggle with his art.

Q. How does Santiago think about his adversary, the Marlin?

a. He considers that he and the Marlin are brothers

b. He praises the fish because it promises to bring a wonderful price at market.

c. He believes that the fish is a test of his worth, sent to him by God

d. He believes that the Marlin is stronger than expecte

  • a. He considers that he and the Marlin are brothers

Q. How does Santiago articulate his philosophy that destruction is inevitable?

a. The world is such an inhospitable place that no death should be mourned.

b. Out, out, brief candle!

c. Even the worthiest opponents must fall.

d. Everything in the world kills everything else in some way.

  • d. Everything in the world kills everything else in some way.

Q. The old man remembers that once, when he killed a female marlin

a. The male marlin swam alongside the boat as though in mourning.

b. Bit the tail off the female.

c. Returned with a posse of marlins seeking revenge.

d. Made a sound like there were nails being driven through his fins.

  • a. The male marlin swam alongside the boat as though in mourning.

Q. When does Manolin come to Santiago's shack?

a. Evening of day five

b. Morning of day five

c. A week later later

d. He doesn't

  • b. Morning of day five

Q. Why does the thought of selling the fish’s meat disappoint the old man?

a. He knows people will cook the marlin, but it is best eaten raw.

b. Market prices are low, and Santiago will get only a fraction of what the fish is worth.

c. Because marlin has an unpleasant taste, Santiago wishes he caught something that made for better eating, like a shark.

d. The people who will eat the meat are unworthy. .

  • d. The people who will eat the meat are unworthy. .

Q. What was Santiago’s problem with the left hand?

a. He had broken three of the fingers.

b. It was paralyzed.

c. It was Cramped

d. It was trembling so much he couldn’t.

  • c. It was Cramped

Q. The Marlin represents:

a. Defeat and betrayal

b. Death

c. Happiness and optimism

d. Courage and perseverance

  • d. Courage and perseverance

Q. What does Manolin do when he sees Santiago return?

a. He yells at him for going out too far out.

b. He Cheers for him for being victorious.

c. He cries for Santiago’s suffering and defeat.

d. He Cries for Santiago’s foolishness.

  • c. He cries for Santiago’s suffering and defeat.

Q. How did the Old man kill the big fish?

a. He shot it through the head with his gun

b. He towed it behind the skiff.

c. He cut it up and put the pieces in the boat.

d. He pulled the fish close, got him turned on his side, held the line with his foot, and harpooned it.

  • d. He pulled the fish close, got him turned on his side, held the line with his foot, and harpooned it.
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