1. What difficulty does the expedition party encounter when they were collecting specimen in Cabo San Lucas?
(a) The local officials do not want them to take anything away, and suggest instead that they study the specimen while they are ashore.
(b) The locals do not want them to go ashore which make collecting specimen an impossibility.
(c) The local policemen require that each should have driver's license, which Steinbeck and Ricketts do not have.
(d) Collecting specimens is difficult due to the unique characteristics of the species such as the posionous spines of the worms which was hazardous to the activity.

2. What does Steinbeck say about the authors of the descriptions written about Cabo San Lucas?
(a) Each description is just a copycat of the earlier description published about the place.
(b) Each description reflects the educational background of the author.
(c) Each description reflects the world view and personality of the author.
(d) Each description shows the biases of the author, depending on whether or not they liked their visit to the place.

3. Which statement best describes the marine life in Puerto Escondido?
(a) There is no marine life to speak of.
(b) The marine life is greatly preserved by the locals, as shown from many posters seen around town.
(c) The number of specimens are reduced because the tide carries them all out of the island.
(d) The number of specimens are increased due to the wide variety of habitats and niches in the entrance of the bay.

4. What type of biologist is preferred by John Steinbeck?
(a) The type who teaches in the university.
(b) The type who study dead, preserved animals.
(c) The type who work for the big corporations.
(d) The type who studies life in all its complexities.

5. Who is the newest team member that joins the expedition party on March 23?
(a) Robert.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Ronald.
(d) No one.