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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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 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 heard of a magic show in La paz which they all wanted to see.

2. What does the expedition party encounter as they sail along the coast of Guardian Angel Island?
(a) A group of sea turtles swimming against the tide.
(b) Schools of jellyfishes that cannot be easily netted or preserved.
(c) A school of small fish which they catch and cook for dinner.
(d) Another boat that is returning to land.

3. What is a Sally Lightfoot crab?
(a) It is a small crab with giant feet, and the name is meant as a private joke among residents of Cabo San Lucas.
(b) It is a particularly agile, small crab which seems to elude every attempt for its capture.
(c) It is a female crab with a very unique tattoo on its shell, shaped like a foot.
(d) It is a female crab which clings to people's feet.

4. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?
(a) San Diego Bay.
(b) Pescadero Point.
(c) Marina Bay.
(d) Magdalena Bay.

5. What does the expedition party catch in Concepcion Bay?
(a) Sea anemone.
(b) Jellyfish.
(c) Swordfish.
(d) Tuna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Steinbeck say about the authors of the descriptions written about Cabo San Lucas?

3. Why is the tide chart no longer usable?

4. What does Steinbeck think about the various descriptions they have read of Cabo San Lucas?

5. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?

(see the answer key)

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