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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Tony's requirement to the group?
(a) He requires that no one will talk while at sea.
(b) He requires that they say a seaman's prayer before taking the wheel.
(c) He requires that the course be maintained as perfectly as possible.
(d) He requires that they wash heir hands prior to taking the wheel.

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

4. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do to Tiny's prey?
(a) They dissect it to learn what they can.
(b) They crack its shell and use it as soup bowls.
(c) They cut the legs and collect them in a jar filled with water.
(d) They cut the meat and make a stew out of it.

5. Who is the captain of the ship for the expedition?
(a) Tony Berry.
(b) Ed Ricketts.
(c) A World War I veteran.
(d) John Steinbeck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the crew prefer to catch and eat any other fish than the porpoises?

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

3. How does John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts pass the time while their boat is being outfitted?

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

5. What does the log entry of March 12 say?

(see the answer key)

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