This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > American Classics > The Old Man And The Sea > The Old Man And The Sea – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 4 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The Shovel-Nosed Shark is also know as what? A) The Bull Shark. B) The Hammerhead. C) The Great White. D) The Sand Shark. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Bull Shark. 2. What is the protagonist's name in The Old Man and the Sea? A) Santiago. B) Manolin. C) Pedro. D) Martin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Santiago. 3. What doesn't Santiago want the fish to know? A) He's caught this fishes' brother. B) He's old. C) He's young. D) He's not that smart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He's old. 4. On the night before he promises Manolin to go "far out" to sea, of what does Santiago dream? A) A great storm. B) A beautiful woman. C) Lions on the beach. D) His wife. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lions on the beach. 5. What is the name of the boy who often fishes with the old man? A) Max. B) Manuel. C) Manolin. D) Marsalis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manolin. 6. Which type of indirect characterization is represented in the quote below? "I'll give him the belly meat of a big fish, ' the old man said. 'Has he done this for us more than once?" A) Thoughts. B) Actions. C) Speech. D) Affect on other characters. E) Looks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Actions. 7. Hemingway invented a style called A) The polar bear theory. B) The mountain theory. C) The snow theory. D) The iceberg theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The iceberg theory. 8. After 40 days, the young boy's parents decide that the old man is ..... so they ordered him to join another boat. ( first page) A) A bad influence. B) Unlucky. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unlucky. 9. What is one tool that the old man has with him in the boat? A) Harpoon. B) Ax. C) Hammer. D) Clamp. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Harpoon. 10. The hikers brought enough ..... to last them through the long trek. A) Attained. B) Annul. C) Sustenance. D) Myriad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sustenance. 11. Discuss the symbolism of the sharks as Santiago's obstacles in The Old Man and the Sea. A) The sharks represent Santiago's inner fears and doubts. B) The sharks symbolize Santiago's journey towards redemption. C) The sharks are a metaphor for Santiago's past failures and regrets. D) The sharks symbolize the obstacles Santiago faces in the novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The sharks symbolize the obstacles Santiago faces in the novel. 12. Which creature does the old man love? ( page 37) A) Lions. B) Sea turtles. C) Dolphins. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sea turtles. 13. A small boat propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor A) Coil. B) Skiff. C) Stern. D) Teeter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Skiff. 14. Recalling or rescinding; declare invalid A) Myriad. B) Surge. C) Annul. D) Dispersed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Annul. 15. Interpret the symbolism of the sea in the novel and its significance to the story. A) The sea symbolizes struggle, perseverance, and the cycle of life. B) The sea symbolizes boredom, monotony, and insignificance. C) The sea symbolizes wealth, power, and success. D) The sea symbolizes fear, weakness, and defeat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The sea symbolizes struggle, perseverance, and the cycle of life. 16. Undulation A) Firm decision. B) Action of moving up and down. C) Nourishment. D) Countless or extremely high number. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Action of moving up and down. 17. Who or what is Manolin? A) A baseball player. B) A boy who helps Santiago. C) A type of orange. D) A musical instrument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A boy who helps Santiago. 18. What does 'gaffed' mean? A) To cook food over an open flame. B) To fix or repair something especially in the arena of fisheries. C) To dance in a lively and spirited manner. D) To cheat or deceive someone, especially in a playful or humorous way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To cheat or deceive someone, especially in a playful or humorous way. 19. Pulled or drawn tight; subjected to great tension; stretched tight A) Teeter. B) Treachery. C) Burnished. D) Taut. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Taut. 20. TRUE or FALSE:The old man considers the sea as his enemy. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. ← 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 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 9The Old Man And The Sea Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books