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The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway
Further study Character List Quiz

Character List Quiz

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How many days does Santiago struggle with the marlin before he is able to kill it?

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How many feet long is the marlin?

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The first time that Santiago took Manolin out to fish, how old was he?

4 of 5
What injury did Joe DiMaggio suffer early in his career that might have crippled other players?

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What kind of business does Perico own?

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