TOMATS review 1-8

SECTION 1-4

1. The opening scene introduces the protagonist, Santiago, who is described as an elderly Cuban fisherman who has gone ____________  days without catching a fish.

2. The setting of the story takes place in a small fishing village near ____________ .

3. Santiago's living conditions reflect a sense of ____________ , indicative of his current circumstances.

4. In the text, the sea is personified as ____________ , which suggests a deeper connection between Santiago and his environment.

5. The time period of the narrative is likely set in the ____________ .

4-5

1. Santiago is characterized as thin and gaunt, and he has deep wrinkles in the back of his ____________ .

2. The scars on Santiago's hands are a result of handling ____________  fish throughout his life.

3. Despite Santiago's age, his eyes are described as "cheerful and ____________ ."

4. Manolin, the boy, was forced to leave Santiago for a ____________  boat, despite their previous partnership in fishing.

5. Although he no longer fishes with Santiago, Manolin still helps him carry his fishing ____________ .Santiago’s dreams of lions symbolize his lost ____________ and strength.

6-7

1. He goes out past the great well 

2. Santiago’s reflections on his dreams indicate his feelings of ____________ ____________  despite his current challenges.Suddenly, he sees a shadow beneath the water, which turns out to be a giant ____________ ____________ .

3. Santiago feels a rush of excitement and ____________ ____________  for the fish after he hooks it.

4. He refers to the fish as his ____________ ____________ , highlighting the respect he has for it.

​The old man wakes abruptly and feels the ____________ ____________  in his hand.

1. Reflecting on his age, the old man considers the ____________ ____________  he faces.

2. Santiago's thoughts often drift to the ____________ ____________  and fishing, revealing his passion.

3. Despite his struggles, the old man maintains a strong sense of ____________ ____________ .

4. As he sails, he observes the beauty of the ____________ ____________  around him.

5. The old man recalls his bond with his young ____________ ____________ .

6. Determined to prove his ____________ ____________ , the old man is resolute in his fishing efforts.

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