Question

1. the action in this story takes place in a period of

2 points
one day
two days
three days
four days
five days

1. one could tell from the old mans eyes that he was

2 points
unsure of himself
unlucky
undefeated
too old to fish
manolins father

Explanation:

These questions refer to Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

1. The core fishing journey and key events of the story unfold over three days: the old man sails out, battles the marlin, and returns to shore within this timeframe.
2. A key detail from the text is that the old man's eyes are described as "the color of the sea and were cheerful and undefeated," showing his unbroken spirit despite his struggles.

Answer:

1. three days
2. undefeated