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 Santiago feel when he realized he was far from land and other fishermen?
How did Santiago rest his hands during the fight?
What food did Santiago eat to keep his strength?
Who gave Santiago inspiration to fight through pain?
What happened when the fish suddenly surged at night?
What dream gave Santiago strength during his loneliness?
What did Santiago see when the marlin first leapt into the air?
How did Santiago describe the marlin after seeing it?
How long did the battle last?
What did Santiago whisper at the end of the chapter?
The word stiff means
The phrase "bite into his back" means
The antonym of "endure" is
The word "surged" means
The word "noble" is closest in meaning to
Which word collocates with pain?
The opposite of "companionship" is
The word "pitied" means
"To clench one's teeth" means
In "his will was like iron," the word "will' means
Fill in the Gaps: Santiago’s hands were
Why does Santiago feel pride instead of fear when far from land?
What does shifting the line across his shoulders show about Santiago’s endurance?
How does Santiago balance his need for food and strength during the battle?
Why does Santiago compare himself to Joe DiMaggio?
How does the marlin’s leap affect Santiago emotionally?
Why does Santiago admire the marlin even while trying to kill it?
What role do Santiago’s memories of the lions play in his struggle?
How does Santiago express both love and duty toward the fish?
Why does Hemingway describe Santiago’s will as “like iron”?
What does Santiago mean by “It is you or me”?
How does the sea serve as both a setting of danger and a stage of glory in this chapter?
Why does Hemingway show Santiago speaking to the fish as if it were human?
In what way does the fish symbolize both an opponent and a partner?
How does Santiago’s endurance highlight the theme of human resilience?
What does the marlin’s leap symbolize in the story?
Why is admiration for the fish important in understanding Santiago’s character?
How does the description of stars and dreams connect Santiago to nature?
What message does Hemingway send about suffering and greatness through this battle?
How does Santiago’s loneliness deepen the meaning of the fight?
Do you agree with Santiago that “a man was born to work, to fight, to suffer, and to win”? Why or why not?
