1. Who is Santiago?

2. How long had Santiago caught nothing at the start?

3. Why was Manolin no longer in Santiago's boat?

4. Where does Santiago go to find a big fish?

5. How does Santiago treat the marlin?

6. Which word best describes Santiago?

7. What attracts the sharks?

8. What is the main theme of Chapters 1-6?

9. Describe Santiago's character in 60-80 words. Give two examples from the chapters.

10. Why do you think the author shows the friendship between Manolin and Santiago? Answer in 60-80 words.