What kind of reception does Santiago receive at the terrace café?
A: The fishermen regard him as a hero.
B: The younger fishermen pretend that the old man doesn’t exist.
C: Most of the fishermen mock him.
D: The successful fishermen offer him a portion of their day’s catch.
A: The fishermen regard him as a hero.
B: The younger fishermen pretend that the old man doesn’t exist.
C: Most of the fishermen mock him.
D: The successful fishermen offer him a portion of their day’s catch.
举一反三
- _____ is the hero of The Old Man and the Sea. A: Santiago B: The Marlin C: The Sea D: Fishermen
- What happens upon the old man’s return to his fishing village? A: Manolin promises to sail with him. B: The fishermen mock Santiago for the folly of sailing out so far. C: Tourists ask the old man to recount his adventures. D: A statue is erected in his honor.
- The fishermen sit in boats to catch the fish. A: A. Right B: B. Wrong C: C. Doesn't say
- During his great struggle with the marlin, what does Santiago wish repeatedly? A: He wishes he were younger. B: He wishes for better equipment. C: He wishes that the fishermen who mocked him earlier were present to witness his victory. D: He wishes that the boy, Manolin, were with him.
- Take the helm was first used by ______. A: housewives B: seamen C: fishermen D: sportsmen