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1

The character 'boy' is used alongside 'the old Man' in the novel to demonstrate.

  • A. the humiliation that is in old age
  • B. man's refudeal to grow old
  • C. different types of characters in the story
  • D. the failing productivity that accompanies old age
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2

The skeleton of the marlin implies the

  • A. sharks' predatory inclination
  • B. futility of human struggle
  • C. old man's lack of faith
  • D. old man's incompetence in fishing
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3

The Old Man and the Sea epitomises

  • A. the relationship between a man and a fish
  • B. the vain expectations of man
  • C. life on the high seas
  • D. a fulfilled life
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4

Santiago loses his catch to the sharks because

  • A. the blood attracts them
  • B. he does not sail home early
  • C. the sharks are predators
  • D. it is too dark
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5

The old man's experience is a lesson in

  • A. endurance and hardwork
  • B. happiness and reliance
  • C. indolence and regret
  • D. achievement and celebration
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