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21 Cards in this Set
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Phosphorescence |
Emission of light without burning |
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Congregated |
Gathered or assembled |
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Fathoms |
Units of length equal to 6 feet |
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Ineffectual |
Insufficient to produce a desired effect |
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Iridescent |
Producing a display of lustrous rainbow light colors |
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Immune |
Not affected by a given influence or unresponsive |
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Contempt |
Scorn or disparaging or haughty disdain |
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Intolerable |
Unbearable |
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Humiliating |
Lowering the pride, dignity or self respect |
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How did Santiago think of the sea? |
The sea is feminine. She gives it withholds great favor. If she did wicked thing it was because she could not help him. The moon affects her. |
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"It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then luck comes, you are ready." Explain |
The old man prepared his equipment very particularly so that when luck strikes he is ready to take advantage of it. |
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What fish did the old man catch first? |
A tuna |
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"If others heard me talking out loud, they would think I am crazy... But since I am not crazy, I do not care." What does that tell us about the old mans character? |
The old man is self confident and doesn't care what others think |
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What happened when the old man tried to pull in the bill fish? |
He couldn't pull him and inch. The fish began towing him North-West |
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What does the old man think n or porpoises and flying fish, and the park of marlin he had hooked before? |
The old man remember the marlin being the saddest thing he ever saw. The boy was sad too. The old man said porpoises are our brother like the flying fish. He pitied the great fish. The fish play together. |
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Santiago often wishes the boy were there, why? |
For company and to help |
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"His choice had been to stay in the deep dark water far out beyond all snares and traps… My choice was to go there to find him beyond all people… In the world." Explain the importance of this passage |
They both enjoy where they are |
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Why did Santiago want the fish to turn and swim with the current? |
He was tired and it would set them eastward |
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Explain the significance of "take a good rest small bird… Then go in and take your chances like any man or bird or fish." |
They were doing the same thing. Talking to the bird encouraged him |
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What happened when the fish lurched? |
The old man was pulled into the bow and would've pulled him overboard if he wasn't braced and holding enough line. |
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What was Santiagos problem with the left hand? |
His hand was cramped |
