What insight about Santiago's character does Hemingway's physical description offer the reader in The Old Man and the Sea? aThat he should be less foolish and retire. bThat he should wear more sunscreen. cThat he has led a life without much comfort yet remains happy. dThat he is not very physically capable to be sailing on his own.

Despite being exhausted as he continues to hang onto the big fish he has hooked, in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, what does Santiago think about to stay focused? aBaseball bHow he wishes he had brought more food cHis impending doom dThat he will lose the fish and no one will believe he hooked it

How do we get a glimpse into Hemingway's mind by reading 'The Old Man and the Sea'? aHemingway longed for simpler times, as is suggested through Santiago's recurring dream of seeing lions playing. This dream also ties to Hemingway's love of hunting safaris. bHemingway was an avid fisherman just like Santiago, and it was the only outdoor activity that the author really enjoyed. c.One could presume that like Santiago, Hemingway longed for simpler times, as is suggested through Santiago's recurring dream of seeing lions playing. This dream was tied to a memory from Santiago's childhood, and it also connects to Hemingway's love of hunting safaris. dHemingway was an avid fisherman and went on many long fishing expeditions just like Santiago did. Both men also lived in Cuba, and that is where Hemingway was born and where he spent much of his life. e'The Old Man and the Sea' reflects a much simpler life set at a slower pace, which Hemingway longed for towards the end of his life. He was born in Cuba.

Hemingway's depressive tone may be expressed through what element of The Old Man and the Sea? aThe way the fisherman perseveres despite obstacles. bThe fisherman's thoughts about missing the boy. cThe name of the boat the fisherman sails in dThe terse, matter-of-fact language

What endearing aspect of Santiago's character fuels his determination in The Old Man and the Sea? aExperience bConfidence cForesight dHumility

In Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago compares the physical difficulties of his left hand with an ailment suffered by Joe DiMaggio. What physical ailment does Joe DiMaggio play through? aBroken foot bBone Spurs cTorn meniscus in his knee dRotator Cuff Injury