The Old Man and the Sea - Review Questions

What is the name of the boy who often fishes with the old man?

• Max

• Manuel

• Manolin

• Marsalis

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

TRUE or FALSE:

The old man is angry that the boy did not pay the Terrace for their food.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At what depth does the old man drop his deepest line?

• 30 fathoms

• 125 fathoms

• 200 fathoms

• 330 fathoms

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What type of fish does the old man catch first?

• Marlin

• Shark

• Flying fish

• Tuna

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is one tool that the old man has with him in the boat?

• Gaff

• Ax

• Hammer

• Clamp

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Which animal eats Portuguese Man of War?

• Turtle

• Shark

• Albacore

• Plankton

TRUE or FALSE:

The old man's eyes are still good.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

TRUE or FALSE:

The old man calls the sea la mar.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

TRUE or FALSE:

After hooking the marlin, the old man wishes the boy were with him.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What do the marlin and Santiago have in common?

• They have travelled the world.

• They have no one else to help them in this situation.

• They hate how cruel the sea can be.

• They lost their family soon after they were born.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3