This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > American Classics > The Old Man And The Sea > The Old Man And The Sea – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 10 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Hemingway's closing line of the novel is A) "The old man was dreaming about the lions.". B) "We will fish together; you have much to learn.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The old man was dreaming about the lions.". 2. What is an antonym of "gaunt" ? A) Skinny. B) Slim. C) Fat. D) Scrawny. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fat. 3. What is the old man's goal? A) To catch the biggest fish he can. B) To retire and live in peace. C) To write a book. D) To travel the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To catch the biggest fish he can. 4. What is the average length of a Marlin? A) 14 feet. B) 11 feet. C) 17 inches. D) 12 feet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 11 feet. 5. How does Santiago view the Marlin based on our presentation? A) He looks at the fish as a monster that needs to be caught. B) He views the Marlin as a great meal for the people of his town because he is hungry. C) He views him as a worthy opponent and looks at the fish as his alter ego. D) He thinks the Marlin isn't strong at all and he deserves to die. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He views him as a worthy opponent and looks at the fish as his alter ego. 6. How do you know the fish that the old fisherman wants to catch? A) Sharks. B) Marlin fishing. C) Trout. D) Sardines. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Marlin fishing. 7. At what depth does the old man drop his deepest line? A) 30 fathoms. B) 125 fathoms. C) 200 fathoms. D) 330 fathoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 125 fathoms. 8. What is a group of lions called? A) A herd. B) A pack. C) A school. D) A pride. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A pride. 9. Explain the symbolism of the sea as both a source of life and death in The Old Man and the Sea. A) The sea symbolizes both life and death in The Old Man and the Sea. B) The sea serves as a metaphor for the duality of life and death in The Old Man and the Sea. C) The sea is a symbol of both creation and destruction in The Old Man and the Sea. D) The sea represents the cycle of life and death in The Old Man and the Sea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The sea symbolizes both life and death in The Old Man and the Sea. 10. Who is the author? A) Ernest Hemingway. B) Willian shakespeare. C) Miguel de Cervantes. D) Leo Tolstoy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ernest Hemingway. 11. What is the average length of a lion? A) 3-4 feet. B) 4-6 meters. C) 24-36 inches. D) 5-8 feet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5-8 feet. 12. Which of the following best shows Santiago's optimism? A) "No. I will make [the fish and rice] later on. Or I may eat the rice cold.". B) "May I take the cast net?""Of course.". C) "Eighty-five is a lucky number.". D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Eighty-five is a lucky number.". 13. Congregate A) Gather into a crowd. B) Action of moving up and down. C) Luminous colors. D) Prevents something from being accomplished. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gather into a crowd. 14. What does the old man eat for strength? ( page 37) A) White turtle eggs. B) Fresh farm eggs. C) Fish eggs. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) White turtle eggs. 15. Andrea seemed to be a normal girl when you see her. However, upon talking to her, one can easily conclude that she is a special child with special needs. But despite that, she still struggles to be accepted as a normal high school student. A) Man vs. Self. B) Man vs. Society. C) Man vs. Supernatural. D) Man vs. Nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Man vs. Society. 16. The action of stretching something tight A) Precision. B) Tension. C) Stern. D) Erosion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tension. 17. To achieve A) Attained. B) Myriad. C) Resolution. D) Flu. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attained. 18. What type of fish does Santiago catch before the giant marlin? A) Tuna. B) Swordfish. C) Barracuda. D) Shark. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shark. 19. What does Santiago say to the fish as he catches it? A) "I am sorry". B) "You are mine". C) "I love you". D) He doesn't say anything. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He doesn't say anything. 20. Every night Santiago dreams about A) The lions he saw in Africa. B) His dead wife. C) The great fish he will catch. D) Manolin being his son. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The lions he saw in Africa. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAmerican Classics QuizzesThe Old Man And The Sea Quiz 1The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 2The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 3The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 4The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 5The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 6The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 7The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 8The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books