"Old Man and the Sea" quiz 5

MoH: Miss Jepsen Name:_____________________
AP English Language
The Old Man and the Sea: Quiz 5, pp. 90-the ending

1. On page 91, Santiago pleads, “Last for me, head. Last for me. You never went.” Is this true as far as you know? Has Santiago been clear-headed throughout the novel?



2. Notice the contrast in the sentence on page 94, “Then the fish came alive, with his death in him.” How can someone or something come alive as it is dying?



3. Consider the image on page 99 of Santiago side by side with the fish. What does this represent?



4. On page 101, Hemingway says, “He was full of resolution but he had little hope.” What does this mean?



5. Discuss Santiago’s statement(page 103), “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” How can this be true?



6. Hemingway describes the shovelnose shark attacking the fish, “He came like a pig to the trough.” What makes this simile effective?



7. On page 119, Santiago knows finally that he is beaten. Is his reaction one of despair?



8. What is Manolin’s reaction when he finds Santiago asleep in the morning?



9. How does Manolin comfort Santiago?



10. Most critics feel that Santiago is a hero. Define “hero” and explain whether/not you think Santiago is one.



11. “Grace under pressure” and “fighting the good fight” are themes found in most of Hemingway’s novels/ stories. Explain how these themes are utilized in The Old Man and the Sea.