Chapter Questions - English 1 - أول ثانوي
Unit 1: Egypt’s Heritage
Unit 2: Hands Help, Hearts Care
Unit 3: Truth Vs. Lies
Unit 4: Save and Shine
Unit 5: Using Technology at Schools
Unit 6: Job Hunting
The Old Man and the Sea
What did the bird circling above the water signal?
What happened when the bird dived into the sea?
How did Santiago react when the line first moved?
What cut into Santiago’s hands?
Where did the fish pull Santiago’s boat?
What did Santiago eat to keep his strength during the night?
What memory gave Santiago courage to endure the pain?
How did Santiago support the line when he grew tired?
What did Santiago whisper about the fish?
At dawn, how did Santiago describe his connection with the fish?
The word “brace” in “Santiago braced his feet” means
The sun shone with a hard, bright light, making the sea look almost
The antonym of “surrender” is
The phrase “the line burned into his hands” means
The old man was part of the eternal between man and nature
The closest meaning of “to be joined” in the text is
The opposite of “calm” is
“To whisper” means
The word “creature” refers to
“Pain does not matter. Only endurance matters.” Here “matters” means
Fill in the Gaps: Santiago saw a bird
Fill in the Gaps: Santiago held the line
Why did Santiago wait instead of pulling the line immediately?
How does the bird help Santiago know that fish are near?
What does the tuna jumping reveal about the sea?
Why does Santiago call the fish his “brother”?
How does Santiago endure the pain in his hands?
Why does Santiago remember Joe DiMaggio during the struggle?
What shows Santiago’s determination through the night?
Why does Santiago wish the boy were with him?
How does the night sky affect Santiago’s thoughts?
What does Santiago mean when he says, “May the best of us win”?
How does Hemingway use the bird to symbolize guidance and hope?
Why does Santiago speak to the fish as if it were human?
What does the steady, deep swimming of the fish suggest about its nature?
How is Santiago’s endurance compared to DiMaggio’s?
Why does Santiago accept pain as part of the struggle?
What does the endless pull into the sea symbolize about life’s challenges?
In what ways does Santiago’s solitude make the battle more meaningful?
How does the sea act as both a friend and an enemy in this chapter?
Why does Hemingway describe Santiago as part of the sea and the stars?
Do you think Santiago is fighting the fish, or is he fighting himself? Explain
