1. What are dry-balls?
(a) They are the medicines given to the expedition party by the locals.
(b) They are the dried cotton balls brought to sea as part of the medicine kit.
(c) They are the biologists who study dead, preserved animals.
(d) They are the dried coconut husks used by the local children to play ball.

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

3. 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) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(c) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.

4. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?
(a) A celebration for the success of the expedition.
(b) A celebration marking the end of the sardine fishing season.
(c) A mass asking for good harvest.
(d) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.

5. What does the log entry of March 12 say?
(a) It describes the progress of the Western Flyer, and the team's actions during the travel.
(b) It describes the fight between John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
(c) It describes the festivities that happened in Cortez, Mexico and how the expedition party won several prizes.
(d) It describes the boat race between the Western Flyer and another vessel.