Deserted Island

Who is Santiago? How is he described in the story?

• He is the ship's captain. He is tall and muscular.

• He is the richest man in the village.

• He is one of the business men who buys the fish.

• He is the old fisherman. He is gaunt and weather-worn with many scars.

Who is Manolin?

• Manolin is Santiago's younger brother.

• Manolin is the leader of the village.

• Manolin is Santiago's son who doesn't want to be a fisherman.

• Manolin is a young boy who often fishes with Santiago.

Why is the boy not fishing with the old man anymore?

• Santiago is having a streak of bad luck.

• The boy has been offered a better paying job.

• The boy has had an accident while fishing.

• Santiago refused to take him fishing anymore.

What fish did the old man catch first?

• He caught a dolphin.

• He caught a tuna.

• He caught a swordfish.

• He caught a bluefish.

What happened when the old man first tried to pull in the bill fish?

• The line got caught around the fish's tail.

• He got a rope burn.

• The fish towed the old man's boat with him.

• The hook sank deeper into the fish's mouth.

Santiago often wishes the boy were there. Why?

• He is afraid that he is going to die alone and no one will ever find his body.

• He likes Manolin's company and needs the help.

• They can share stories together.

• They can cook the fish together on the fire.

What happened when the fish lurched?

• The fish pulled Santiago over in the boat and he fell on his face.

• Santiago broke his shoulder and was in great pain.

• It caused one oar to fall overboard.

• The rope got caught around Santiago's leg.

What was Santiago's problem with the left hand?

• He had broken one finger.

• It was paralyzed.

• It kept cramping.

• It was trembling so much he couldn't use it.