The Ultimate
The Old Man and the Sea
Book Quiz
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Question 1 of 13
What is the name of the old man?
- Santiago
- James
- Helmut
- Ling
Question 2 of 13
How long had it been since the old man had caught a fish?
- 84 days
- 14 days
- 100 days
- 50 days
Question 3 of 13
What is the word for "the worst kind of unluckiness?"
- Salao
- Minea
- Nolvoa
- Lisdro
Question 4 of 13
What is the name of the old man's apprentice?
- Manolin
- Jimmy
- Pablo
- Hans
Question 5 of 13
Who is the apprentice's favorite baseball player?
- Joe DiMaggio
- Willie Mays
- Barry Bonds
- Babe Ruth
Question 6 of 13
Where does the old man go to end his unlucky streak?
- The Gulf Stream
- The Bermuda Triangle
- The Forbidden Cove
- The Northern Sink
Question 7 of 13
What kind of fish does the old man finally hook?
- A marlin
- A swordfish
- A tuna
- A whale shark
Question 8 of 13
For how many days is the old man pulled by the fish?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 7
Question 9 of 13
How does the old man lose the fish?
- It is eaten by sharks
- It swims away
- It becomes untied and sinks
- It is eaten by orcas
Question 10 of 13
What does the old man leave on the shore when he returns to his shack?
- The bones of the marlin
- The mast of his ship
- His harpoon
- The fish
Question 11 of 13
How long was the fish the old man caught?
- 18 feet
- 5 feet
- 12 feet
- 22 feet
Question 12 of 13
What does the old man's apprentice bring him?
- Coffee and newspapers
- The fish
- A broken oar
- A cake
Question 13 of 13
Where is the old man from?
- Africa
- Japan
- Iceland
- Puerto Rico
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