This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > American Classics > The Old Man And The Sea > The Old Man And The Sea – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 16 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Manolin's parents felt that Santiago was salao, which means a. very old b. senile c. crazy d. very unlucky A) Very old. B) Until now. C) Crazy. D) Unlucky. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unlucky. 2. After being held in a dark basement for three months, the prisoner was ..... and weak. A) Gaunt. B) Myriad. C) Flu. D) Furled. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gaunt. 3. What has hurt the old man's eyes all of his life? A) Reading small print. B) The early sun. C) The saltwater. D) The turtles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The early sun. 4. A skiff is A) A small fish. B) A peg on an oar. C) Back of a boat. D) A small boat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A small boat. 5. As his first full day of fighting with the fish wears on, what does Santiago begin to think about his adversary? A) He considers that he and the marlin are brothers, joined by the fact that they both ventured far out beyond all people and dangers in the water. B) He praises the fish because it represents a wonderful price at market. C) He detests the fish for its vigor and vitality. D) He believes that the fish is a test of his worth, sent to him by God. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He considers that he and the marlin are brothers, joined by the fact that they both ventured far out beyond all people and dangers in the water. 6. How does Santiago feel about the sea? A) He is afraid of it. B) He is indifferent to it. C) He loves it. D) He hates it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He loves it. 7. Manolin symbolize? A) Persistence. B) Christ figure. C) Hope. D) Ideal opponent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hope. 8. Which type of indirect characterization is represented in the quote below? "I may not be as strong as I think, " the old man said. "But I know many tricks and I have resolution." A) Thoughts. B) Actions. C) Speech. D) Effect on others. E) Looks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thoughts. 9. What does Santiago catch at the beginning of the novel? A) A sword fish. B) A Marlin. C) A shark. D) A tuna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A tuna. 10. What is Santiago's profession? A) Fisherman. B) Carpenter. C) Doctor. D) Writer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fisherman. 11. What are 'grippes'? A) Influenza or flu-like illnesses. B) Allergies that cause sinus concerns. C) Inflammation inducing severe cramping or numbness of a muscle group. D) Common colds. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Influenza or flu-like illnesses. 12. Manolin loves the old man because Santiago A) Is his grandfather. B) Cooks for him often. C) Reminds him of Santa Claus. D) Taught him to fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Taught him to fish. 13. To cancel A) Myriad. B) Resolution. C) Annul. D) Attained. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Annul. 14. What is the young boy's name who is Santiago's only friend? A) Manuel. B) Marvin. C) Manolin. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manolin. 15. In the final paragraph, howdoes the old man feel about hisbad luck? A) Sad. B) Positive. C) Cheerful. D) Worried. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Positive. 16. The type of fish the Old Man is trying to catch is a A) Tuna. B) Marlin. C) Bonita. D) Sardine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Marlin. 17. How many days does the old man go without catching a fish? A) 20. B) 40. C) 80. D) 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40. 18. " ..... the old man was now definitely and finally salao, which is the worst form of unlucky ..... " A) Direct. B) Indirect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Direct. 19. What is another name for the Man-o'-War bird? A) The Frigate bird. B) The Sea bird. C) The Figther. D) The Manly bird. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Frigate bird. 20. Who is Martin? A) The Old Cuban man. B) The boy. C) Baseball player. D) Restaurant owner. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Restaurant owner. ← 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