Perseverance means never giving up.1. It is the virtue by which we overcome great difficulty to achieve a goal. How did Santiago show perseverance in the story? ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________2. How did the big fish show perseverance in the story? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________3. How do these words of Santiago express perseverance: “But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated”? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________4. Pick your favorite sport. Why do the athletes in this sport need perseverance? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________5. When will you need perseverance . . . . . . in school? _____________________________________ _____________________________________________. . . at home? ______________________________________ _____________________________________________. . . as an adult? ____________________________________ _____________________________________________

A student is so distressed from the performance task given by their teacher. After a week of spending the quality time doing the performance task she believed in the power of perseverance and never giving up. Which of the following BEST explains her experience?Group of answer choicesPerseverance and never giving up are truth need to be discovered.Perseverance and never giving up are fruits of performance task.Perseverance and never giving up are only given to a few.Perseverance and never giving up are mere opinion.

How does Santiago's determination help to illustrate the theme of man's destruction and defeat in The Old Man and the Sea? aSantiago long string of successes as a fisherman means that he cannot be defeated. bSantiago's determination is part of his lunacy, which is destroying him. cSantiago will never quit, so he can never be defeated. dSantiago would rather accept defeat than be destroyed.

What is one of the most compelling and consistent qualities about Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea? aHis kindness bHis lack of self-pity cHis wisdom dHis determination

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

What does Santiago tell himself that exemplify his determination in The Old Man and the Sea? aYou're good forever bMy head is bloody but unbowed cI am the master of my fate dI am the captain of my soul