'The old man and the sea' - Book report questions

This story took place in one of the

• American villages

• Mexican villages

• Cuban villages

• Panama villages

The fishermen were making fun of the old man because they thought he was

• An unlucky man

• A weak man

• An old man

• A veteram man

After a period of time, Santiago caught a giant

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

• He wishes he were younger.

• He wishes for better equipment.

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

• He wishes that the boy, Manolin, were with him.

As his first full day of fighting with the fish wears on, what does Santiago begin to think about his adversary?

• He considers that he and the marlin are brothers, joined by the fact that they both ventured far out beyond all people and dangers in the water.

• He praises the fish because it represents a wonderful price at market.

• He detests the fish for its vigor and vitality.

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

In what year was The Old Man and the Sea published?

• 1950

• 1951

• 1952

• 1953

On the night before he promises Manolin to go “far out” to sea, of what does Santiago dream?

• A great storm

• A beautiful woman

• Lions on the beach

• His wife

The book ends: "Up the road, in his shack, the old man was sleeping again. (...) The old

the man was dreaming of lions. "

How would you interpret this dream of lions on the beach?

Based on Santiago's experience at sea, choose the statement with which you agree the most.

• We acquire great experience from defeats.

• We are not the only ones with big problems. In any case, regretting is useless.

• Seeking the approval of others is an offense against our past achievements.

• We must know ourselves, our strengths and our weaknesses

• Be humble,

  don't hide behind your ego and accept all the help others provide.