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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tex?
(a) John Steinbeck's son.
(b) The leader of the four-string quartet hired for the expedition.
(c) Ed Rickett's son.
(d) The mechanic of the crew.

2. How many crew members are signed on for the expedition?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What limitation does the expedition party have that is particular to their voyage?

2. What do Tiny and Sparky do while they are on watch?

3. Who is the most competent in commanding the wheel?

4. What will be an accurate description of the expedition party's day on March 23?

5. What does the expedition party find on their destination on March 23?

(see the answer key)

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