The Old Man And The Sea Novel! Trivia Quiz

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  • 1. 

    The Old Man and the Sea was written by

    • A.

      Peck

    • B.

      King

    • C.

      Steinbeck

    • D.

      Hemingway

    Correct Answer
    D. Hemingway
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hemingway because he is the author of the novel "The Old Man and the Sea." Hemingway is well-known for his concise and powerful writing style, and this novel is one of his most famous works. It tells the story of an old fisherman named Santiago who struggles to catch a giant marlin in the waters of the Gulf Stream. Hemingway's portrayal of Santiago's determination and resilience in the face of adversity has made this book a classic in American literature.

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  • 2. 

    The old man fishes off the coast of

    • A.

      Key West

    • B.

      Cuba

    • C.

      California

    • D.

      El Salvador

    Correct Answer
    B. Cuba
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cuba because Key West, California, and El Salvador are not located off the coast of Cuba. Key West is an island in Florida, California is a state on the west coast of the United States, and El Salvador is a country in Central America. Cuba, on the other hand, is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, and fishing off its coast is a common activity.

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  • 3. 

    The old man has not caught a fish for over _____ days.

    • A.

      40

    • B.

      60

    • C.

      80

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    C. 80
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 80 because the old man has not caught a fish for over 80 days.

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  • 4. 

    The old man's fishing boat is a

    • A.

      Ketch

    • B.

      Skiff

    • C.

      Trawler

    • D.

      Cabin cruiser

    Correct Answer
    B. Skiff
    Explanation
    A skiff is a small, flat-bottomed open boat that is typically used for fishing or transportation in shallow waters. Given that the old man is fishing, it is likely that he would use a small and maneuverable boat like a skiff. A ketch is a type of sailing boat with two masts, a trawler is a larger boat used for commercial fishing, and a cabin cruiser is a motorboat with a cabin for overnight stays. Therefore, the best choice for the old man's fishing boat would be a skiff.

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  • 5. 

    Everything about the old man's person reveals his age except his

    • A.

      Eyes

    • B.

      Teeth

    • C.

      Posture

    • D.

      Skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Eyes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "eyes". This is because the question states that everything about the old man's person reveals his age, except for his eyes. This suggests that his eyes do not show any signs of aging and may still appear youthful or vibrant. The other options, such as teeth, posture, and skin, are commonly associated with showing signs of aging.

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  • 6. 

    Although Hemingway generally refers to the old man as "the old man," his real name is

    • A.

      Perez

    • B.

      DiMaggio

    • C.

      Sanchez

    • D.

      Santiago

    Correct Answer
    D. Santiago
    Explanation
    In the given question, the correct answer is "Santiago". This can be inferred from the statement that although Hemingway generally refers to the old man as "the old man," his real name is Santiago.

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  • 7. 

    Manolin leaves the old man's fishing boat because

    • A.

      His father makes him

    • B.

      His mom is worried that Santiago is old

    • C.

      He can get better pay elsewhere

    • D.

      He is no longer a friend of the old man

    Correct Answer
    A. His father makes him
    Explanation
    Manolin leaves the old man's fishing boat because his father makes him. This implies that Manolin's father disapproves of the old man, Santiago, and does not want his son to continue working with him. The reason behind his father's disapproval is not mentioned, but it could be due to Santiago's lack of recent success in catching fish or other personal reasons. Regardless of the exact cause, Manolin's departure is a result of his father's influence and decision.

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  • 8. 

    The old man lives

    • A.

      In a rooming house

    • B.

      On his boat

    • C.

      In a shack

    • D.

      With the boy

    Correct Answer
    C. In a shack
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in a shack". This answer is inferred from the given information that the old man lives in a rooming house, on his boat, and with the boy. Out of these options, "in a shack" is the only one that is not mentioned in relation to the other living situations. Therefore, it can be concluded that the old man lives in a shack.

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  • 9. 

    The great fish which the old man hooks on his lucky day is a

    • A.

      Marlin

    • B.

      Man-of-War

    • C.

      Dolphin

    • D.

      Shark

    Correct Answer
    A. Marlin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is marlin. A marlin is a type of large fish that is known for its strength and speed. In the story, the old man hooks a great fish on his lucky day, and the description of the fish's size and power aligns with that of a marlin. Marlins are often sought after by fishermen due to their size and the challenge they present in catching them.

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  • 10. 

    Santiago does not eat

    • A.

      Marlin

    • B.

      Dolphin

    • C.

      Flying fish

    • D.

      Shark

    Correct Answer
    D. Shark
    Explanation
    Santiago does not eat shark.

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