Question

When the proprietor of the Terrace congratulates Manolin for catching two fish the day before, Manolin curses the fish he caught and begins to cry. What does this say about Manolin?

A. He's upset that his fish were much smaller than Santiago's.
B. He's sad that he wasn't there to help Santiago bring in the marlin.
C. He's angry with the proprietor for comparing his small catch to Santiago's.
D. He's upset because he thinks the proprietor is mocking his fishing skills.

Answer 1

This comes from the novel “The Old Man and the Sea” written by Ernest Hemingway. It is the story of the old fisherman Santiago who hasn’t been lucky with catching big fish and his young apprentice Manolin is his only friend believing in him.

Question: What does this say about Manolin?

Answer: B. He's sad that he wasn't there to help Santiago bring in the marlin.