The old man and the sea

1. 1. What is the main occupation of Santiago?

• Fisherman

• Farmer

• Doctor

• Carpenter

2. 2. In the story, how long has Santiago gone without catching a fish?

• 83 days

• 84 days

• 85 days

• 86 days

3. 3. What does "barefooted" mean?

Answer explanation

wearing nothing on the feet

4. 4. What type of fish does Santiago struggle to catch during his expedition?

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5. 5. What is the synonym of "pull back"?

• Without

• Withstand

• Withal

• Withdraw

6. 6. What event occurs after Santiago catches the marlin, and what does it signify about his journey?

7. 7. What does Santiago dream of that symbolizes his lost youth and aspirations?

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8. 8. What is a recurring theme in "The Old Man and the Sea"?

• The importance of friendship

• The value of money

• The struggle for power

• Man’s struggle against nature

9. 9. Which literary device is most prominently used in the descriptions of the sea and Santiago's relationship with it?

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

• Hyperbol

• Alliteration

10. 10. What does Santiago's struggle against the marlin ultimately represent in the larger context of the story?

• The inevitability of death

• The resilience of human

• The uselessness of effort

• The importance of material wealth