The Log from the Sea of Cortez Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Log from the Sea of Cortez Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Unnamed section, p. 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a struggle for scraps and morsels of food.Who are the participants in the struggle?
(a) Tiny and Sparky.
(b) The local boys in the area.
(c) The Indians in the area.
(d) Wild pigs, vultures and dogs.

2. What does Tiny do when they reach Magdalena Bay?
(a) Tiny harpoons a small crab.
(b) Tiny harpoons a sea anemone.
(c) Tiny harpoons a sea-turtle.
(d) Tiny harpoons a porpoise.

3. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?
(a) The team members feel some pressure when they are manning the wheel, especially when Tony is watching.
(b) The team members feel a but sad and melancholic listening to the sea breeze.
(c) The team members feel happy and contented, and would like to remain at sea, when they are manning the wheel.
(d) The team members are excited, causing them to make wrong turns.

4. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?
(a) They change their colors as the sun shines on them.
(b) Their colors are different from when they are alive to when they are dead and preserved.
(c) They swim in groups of twelve.
(d) They swim opposite the sea current.

5. How does Steinbeck describe a scientist's reaction to death of a sea creature?
(a) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an opportunity to learn more about the species.
(b) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as someone finally climbing a mountain that is so hard to climb.
(c) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an exciting adventure.
(d) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as a child getting the toy that he wished for.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?

2. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do to Tiny's prey?

3. What does the expedition party observe about the town of San Lucas?

4. Aside from their daily experiences during the expedition, what other topics are discussed by the author?

5. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts buy that was eventually taken by US customs?

(see the answer key)

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