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Old Man & the Sea

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How long has it been since Santiago last caught a fish? 84 Days
Salao means.. "The worst form of unlucky"
What part of Santiago is the color of the sea His eyes
How do the fishermen at the terrace cafe treat Santiago They mock him
Who is Santiago's hero? Joe Dimaggio
What hangs on the wall of the old man's shack? Pictures
What does Santiago dream before he promises to go "far out" to sea? Lions on the beach
Why doesn't Santiago let his lines drift like the other fishermen? He thinks it's imprecise and he likes to be exact
What kind of fish does Santiago first catch? Tuna
How does the old man know the size of the great marlin he has caught? He pull and pulls on the line and nothing happens
What does Santiago wish repeatedly during the great struggle with the marlin? That Manolin were with him.
What are the common themes of most of Hemingway's novels War/Battle, and Death
Where was Hemingway born? Oak Park, Illinois
Which of Hemingways parents did he follow? He was rough and tough like his father.
What high school injury kept Hemingway out of WWI as a soldier? He had a boxing injury to his eye.
How did Hemingway become involved in the war? He became an ambulance driver for the Red Cross
What magazine did the first copy of "The Old Man and the Sea" appear? TIME Magazine
How did Hemingway die? He committed suicide after struggling with depression.
Why did Hemingway spend time in Rochester, MN before his death? He was depressed and came to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for Shock therapy, but it didn't work.
Why did Santiago admire Joe Dimaggio? Because he was brave, couragous, and had "grace under pressure"
Where did Hemingway get the idea to do a story about a man and a giant fish? (blank)
How is Santiago like Hemingway? (blank)
Describe Santiago and Manolin's relationship. (blank)
How do the other village fishermen treat Santiago? (blank)
What examples show Hemingway wanted Santiago to appear as a Christ-like figure? (blank)
What is the "Hemingway Hero"? (blank)
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