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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From his philosophical discussions, what does Steinbeck suddenly suggest?
(a) That they sail all day down an uncharted coastline toward their last planned stop, and anchor offshore as night falls.
(b) That they divide the specimen they have collected and return them all to sea.
(c) That they all try to write their ideas in the log so as to continue discussing it when back at home.
(d) That they find the next town and sell all the specimen they have collected.

2. How does Tiny spend his time on the island of Tiburon?
(a) Taking the skiff to the little inlets to harpoon stingrays.
(b) Cooking meals for the other members of the expedition.
(c) Labeling and sorting the specimens collected by the other crew members.
(d) Cleaning the outboard motor to ensure better performance in the next run.

3. Where does the expedition party go on the morning of March 23, Black Saturday?
(a) San Jose Island.
(b) Magdalena Bay.
(c) San Diego Bay.
(d) La Luz Bay.

4. What comparison does Steinbeck often refer to?
(a) Marine organisms and men and their relationship
(b) Tides and men and their relationship.
(c) Fruits and men and their relationship.
(d) Moon and men and their relationship.

5. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?
(a) Their colors are different from when they are alive to when they are dead and preserved.
(b) They swim opposite the sea current.
(c) They swim in groups of twelve.
(d) They change their colors as the sun shines on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's description of Espiritu Santo Island?

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

3. What is The Log from the Sea of Cortez?

4. How does the school of tiny fish that Tiny and Sparky on April 22 catch taste?

5. What particular sea creature interests Tiny on their way to Estero de la Luna?

(see the answer key)

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