Chapter Questions - English 1 - أول ثانوي



Chapter 1 Questions

How many days had Santiago gone without catching a fish?

did the villagers whisper about Santiago?

Who was Manolin?

Why did Manolin leave Santiago's boat?

What did Manolin do every evening?

What sport did Santiago love to talk about?

Chapter 1 Questions

Who was Santiago's hero in baseball?

The flag of defeat refers to

What did Santiago plan for the eighty-fifth day?

What did Santiago dream of at night?

Strong in spirit means

The word scar means

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The opposite of "loyal" is

Santiago’s hands were cut and full of from years of fishing

Which word collocates with luck?

To carry a burden with pride means

A skiff is

The antonym of admiration is

The word composure is closest in meaning to

To be exact means

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Santiago said it was better to be lucky, but even better to be

Why did the villagers think Santiago was unlucky?

How did Manolin show loyalty to Santiago even after leaving his boat?

Why does Santiago admire Joe DiMaggio?

What is the importance of the number eighty-five in this chapter?

How does Santiago show dignity in the face of failure?

Why do you think the boy still spends his evenings with Santiago?

How do the lions in Santiago’s dreams symbolize youth and strength?

What does Santiago mean by saying “It is better to be exact”?

What lesson can we learn about perseverance from this chapter?

How does Hemingway use Santiago’s eyes to show his inner spirit?

Why does the patched sail symbolize more than just an old piece of cloth?

Chapter 1 Questions

In what ways does Santiago represent courage even before the big journey begins?

What role does baseball play in the old man’s life?

Why does Hemingway show the boy’s loyalty, even when he fishes on another boat?

How do Santiago’s dreams reveal his true character?

Do you think luck or skill is more important for success? Why?

How does this chapter introduce the theme of man versus nature?

In what way does Santiago’s hut reflect his personality?

Why is hope so important for both Santiago and Manolin?