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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. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(b) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.

2. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?
(a) They sing love songs and read poems to the stars.
(b) They identify the different constellation and gave a price on who can name the most.
(c) They play cards while drinking beer.
(d) They stay out to look at the stars while taking turns on the helm.

3. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts encounter when they go for a walk in the dark?
(a) A local hospital that treats voyagers for free.
(b) A little cross with a candle lighting it.
(c) A store that sells imported cigarettes.
(d) A little boy offering some pearls from the sea.

4. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.
(b) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.
(c) It indicates that the owner is most likely a body-builder with lots of muscles.
(d) It indicates that the owner is most likely organized, efficient and in good shape.

5. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?
(a) That the owner is most likely fond of changing clothes during the day.
(b) That the owner is most likely afraid of needles and injections.
(c) That the owner is most likely equally disheveled and careless.
(d) That the owner is most likely a very old man with some memory loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tony's requirement to the group?

2. What happens to the porpoises, as observed by Steinbeck and Ricketts?

3. What does the expedition party do after sorting the specimen they have collected?

4. What happens when Steinbeck and Ricketts photograph the bonito and other fish?

5. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?

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