"If the other heard me talking out loud, they would think that I am crazy . . . But since I am not crazy, I do not care." What does that tell us about the old man's character? aHe knows himself and has the confidence not to care about what other people think. bHe is so out of touch that he doesn't realize he does things that seem crazy to others. cHe does not like the others so he deliberately does things to ostracize himself. dHe is really preoccupied with worrying about what the others think although he will not admit it.

He said, "Be quiet and listen to my words."AHe urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.BHe urged them and said, "Be quiet and listen to my words."CHe urged they should be quiet and listen to his words.DHe said that you should be quiet and listen to my words.

He said to her, "What a cold day!"AHe told her that it was a cold day.BHe exclaimed that it was a cold day.CHe exclaimed sorrowfully that it was a cold day.DHe exclaimed that it has been a very cold day.

He confessed that he had eaten all the cookies.AHe confessed, "I have eaten all the cookies."BHe confessed, "I eat all the cookies."CHe confessed, "I had eaten all the cookies."DHe confessed, "He had eaten all the cookies."

In The Old Man and the Sea, how does Manolin show his concern and support for Santiago? aHe shares all of his caught fish and earnings with him, even though he isn't supposed to. bHe follows him out to sea so he can fish alongside him and keep him company. cHe seeks out ways to help with food, clothing, bedding, or labor. dHe sneaks onto Santiago's fishing trips in order to help him catch fish.

In The Old Man and the Sea, what evidence is there that Santiago is still suffering from the loss of his wife? aHe keeps her picture next to the sleeping area in his hut. bHe refuses to speak about her anymore to his friends. cHe tells Manolin stories about her, and mentions that he misses her company. dHe took down her picture because it made him lonely.