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The Old Man and the Sea: Part III Quick Check

Multiple Choice

1. How are Santiago and a turtle alike? (1 point)

Like a turtle, Santiogo has a tough exterior.


Like the turtle in Aesop's "The Tortoise and the Hare", Santiago believes that slow and steady
wins the race.
Like the turtle whose heart beats long after it's butchered, Santiago keeps on living, though he
is aged and weathered.
Like a turtle, Santiago feels at home in the water or on land.

2. Which of the following vocabulary words best describes a watch that does not correctly indicate the
time? (1 point)

congregated
projecting
ineffectual
iridescent

3. How the other fishermen treat Santiago is part of Hemingway's characterization. Which statement
best summarizes how they treat Santiago? (1 point)

They respect him.


They seek his advice.
They frequently assist him.
They tease him.

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