Quiz on 'The Old Man and the Sea'

Where does the novel take place?

• A bustling city in Spain

• A small fishing village in Cuba

• A rural town in Mexico

• A remote island in the Pacific

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How many days has Santiago gone without catching a fish?

• 50 days

• 84 days

• 100 days

• 30 days

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the name of the young boy who used to fish with Santiago?

• Carlos

• Juan

• Manolin

• Pedro

Why did Manolin stop fishing with Santiago?

• He moved to another village

• He wanted to try a new hobby

• His parents made him switch boats

• He was afraid of the sea

What is Santiago often referred to as?

• The Sea Master

• The Champion

• The Old Man

• The Fisher King

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago dream about?

• Lions on the beach

• Winning a fishing competition

• Sailing around the world

• Catching a giant fish

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Santiago call the marlin?

• Enemy

• Brother

• Friend

• Beast

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the marlin symbolize in the story?

• A lost opportunity

• A dangerous predator

• A mythical creature

• A graceful, powerful, and noble challenge

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How long does the marlin pull Santiago's skiff?

• 3 days and nights

• 2 days and nights

• 4 days and nights

• 1 day and night

What does Santiago use as motivation during his struggle?

• His past victories

• His family

• The promise of wealth

• Baseball and Joe DiMaggio

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3