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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Unnamed section, p. 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Steinbeck compare navigation at sea to life?
(a) He likens sea navigation to cooking a gourmet course.
(b) He likens sea navigation to courting a girl.
(c) He likens trying to keep a course to walking a tight pole.
(d) He likens trying to keep a course to attempting to achieve an ideal.

2. Who is the chef of the expedition?
(a) There is no chef mentioned in the story.
(b) Tony.
(c) Sea-Cow.
(d) Tex.

3. What important part of history is happening at the time of the expedition?
(a) The Formula One Grand Prix.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Summer Olympics.
(d) World War I.

4. What is the Western Flyer?
(a) It is a favorite watering hole by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
(b) It is a rare species of bird found only in Mexico.
(c) It is a well-maintained vessel owned by Tony Berry used for the expedition.
(d) It is the boat owned and maintained by Ed Ricketts.

5. What is the concept explored by the author in the section that pertains to boats and men?
(a) The personification of a boat by a man and the identification of men with their boats.
(b) The way men choose their boats, their colors, and the length.
(c) The way men treat their boats like they treat their wives.
(d) How men become unreasonable when it comes to their boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author describe in the story, particularly at the beginning of the book?

2. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?

3. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?

4. What are John Steinbeck's lamentations about?

5. Why are the particular dates chosen for an expedition?

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