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The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
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Santiago
Manolin
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The Marlin
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1
of 5
After Santiago wakes on the fourth day to the marlin tugging the line, what does he do for strength?
Eats dolphin meat
Sleeps again
Drinks more sea water
Eats a flying fish
2
of 5
What do Santiago's hands resemble after finally catching the marlin?
Dead fish
Raw meat
An old boot
An operating theater
3
of 5
Who does Santiago think would be proud of him for catching the marlin?
Joe DiMaggio
Manolin
Perico
His father
4
of 5
How much of the marlin is the first shark able to bite off when it attacks Santiago's boat?
20 pounds
30 pounds
40 pounds
50 pounds
5
of 5
What is the last weapon that Santiago tries to use against the sharks?
Knife attached to oar
The boat's tiller
A club
Harpoon
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