The Old Man and the Sea part 1 questions

Front

Which creature does the old man love?

Back

The old man loves sea turtles.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What has hurt the old man’s eyes all of his life?

Back

The early sun has hurt the old man’s eyes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What does the old man eat for strength?

Back

The old man eats white turtle eggs for strength.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

The Old Man always thought of the sea as 'La Mar'. What does this mean?

Back

'La Mar' means a woman he loved.

Front

What did the old man drink every day that was good for fighting colds?

Back

The old man drank shark liver oil.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of the old man's relationship with the sea?

Back

The old man sees the sea as a nurturing and loving entity, reflecting his deep connection to nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the old man view his struggles at sea?

Back

The old man views his struggles as a part of life and a test of his endurance and skill.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the old man symbolize in the story?

Back

The old man symbolizes perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit's struggle against nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role do the lions play in the old man's dreams?

Back

The lions represent the old man's lost youth and strength, symbolizing his aspirations and desires.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the old man’s age affect his fishing abilities?

Back

The old man's age brings wisdom and experience, but also physical limitations that challenge his fishing.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3