1. Why does the expedition party set sail to La Paz?
(a) They have relatives and friends who live in La Paz and they are eager to visit them.
(b) They have heard much about La Paz and are eager to see the city.
(c) They have been told that there are a lot of aphrodisiacs being sold in the place.
(d) They have heard of a magic show in La paz which they all wanted to see.

2. What scientific testing does Steinbeck intend to do on the liquor?
(a) Determine if the liquor can really substitute the engine fuel.
(b) Determine if the aphrodisiac liquor really works.
(c) Determine if his crew can drink the liquor instead of the water for two weeks.
(d) Test if the seawater will work well with the liquor.

3. What limitation does the expedition party have that is particular to their voyage?
(a) They only have six weeks to complete their entire voyage, on top of constraints presented by the tides.
(b) They have a limited supply of food and drinks, and medicine, too.
(c) They have only a small crew compared to other voyages with dozens of crew on board.
(d) They can only sail in the morning because their light is not as powerful as those of the other voyages.

4. What is Steinbeck's thesis about origins of names of places, specifically California?
(a) That names arise organically from the places themselves as much as they do from any purposeful naming of them.
(b) That names are usually given by the first priest to reside in the place.
(c) That names are randomly selected during the full moon.
(d) That the first settlers usually name the place after their first born.

5. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.
(b) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.
(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.