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The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Characters
Character List
Santiago
Manolin
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Perseverance
Suffering
Pride
Friendship
Respect
Quotes By Section
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Quotes By Character
Santiago
The Marlin
Manolin
Joe DiMaggio
Perico
Further Study
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Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
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Further Study
Character List Quiz
Further Study
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
How many days does Santiago struggle with the marlin before he is able to kill it?
Five
Three
Eight
Two
2
of 5
How many feet long is the marlin?
28
14
10
18
3
of 5
The first time that Santiago took Manolin out to fish, how old was he?
18
10
5
12
4
of 5
What injury did Joe DiMaggio suffer early in his career that might have crippled other players?
Bone spur
Slipped disc
Broken collarbone
Concussion
5
of 5
What kind of business does Perico own?
Boat rental
Bodega
Barber shop
Bank
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