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

2. What is Steinbeck's observation of the Indians at Espiritu Santo Island?
(a) They seem to have relatively simple, timeless and happy lives.
(b) They seem to lead lives that are strongly anchored on their ancestral practices.
(c) They are very respectful of their elders, always giving way to people older than them.
(d) They are not much different from Americans - they both love burgers.

3. What does the expedition party do on March 22, Good Friday?
(a) They put on their good clothes and go to services in an old church in La Paz.
(b) They stay on the boat, not wanting to create noise in the city.
(c) They sell their collection to those who are interested.
(d) They spend the whole day with their relatives and friends whom they visited in La Paz.

4. What do the Mexican officials do with the expedition party?
(a) They arrive to talk to Steinbeck and Ricketts another expedition to be done within the year.
(b) They arrive for a welcoming ceremony including coffee, smoking and a bit of paperwork.
(c) They arrive to inspect the expedition party's baggages including the marine life they have caught.
(d) They arrive to discuss with Steinbeck the possibility of making a book about Cabo San Lucas.

5. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?
(a) They sleep early in preparation for the journey.
(b) They drink wine all night and play cards.
(c) They take part in the celebration games.
(d) They pray the rosary.