In The Old Man and the Sea, how did the friendship between Santiago and Manolin begin? aSantiago is Manolin's uncle; they work together because of their family relation. bManolin was raised by Santiago because his parents were never present due to their work. cSantiago grew close to Manolin when he sought out companionship after his wife died. dThe friendship began when Santiago mentored Manolin in fishing.

In The Old Man and the Sea, how is Santiago's need for Manolin's companionship revealed? aHe tells Manolin he will have to take care of him and help him heal because he knows he is badly injured after his fight with the sharks. bHe repeatedly wishes for Manolin's presence while out at sea and acknowledges that he should not be alone. cSantiago continually begs Manolin's parents to reconsider their decision for the young boy to no longer fish with him. dHe asks Manolin to come by every day to help him with many tasks, even when Manolin does not want to do it.

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 action is Manolin willing to take in order to fish with Santiago again? aReject the other fishermen by giving up his apprenticeship. bSteal another fisherman's skiff. cDisobey his parents' orders. dRun away from home with his parents' money.

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.

Question 15 (1 point)Why is the boy not fishing with the old man anymore? Does he want to? aSantiago is having a streak of bad luck. The boy's parents won't let him fish with Santiago even though he wants to. bThe boy has been offered a better paying job by one of the businessmen cThe boy has had an accident while fishing. he is recuperating. dSantiago and the boy had a fight because the boy was stealing fish. Santiago refused to take him fishing anymore.Question 16 (5 points)What is Hemingway's point to having the old man say, "I may not be as strong as I think . . . But I know many tricks and I have resolution?" aHe is telling the other fishermen that he doesn't want their help or their pity. bHemingway wants to make sure the readers fully understand the fisherman's character and motivations. cSantiago is insulting the other fishermen, telling them that he is much wiser and more experienced. He is bitter because they don't respect him. dPure strength isn't the only important thing for a fisherman to have. If one is smart and persistent, he can accomplish great things without tremendous strength.