1. What is Steinbeck's thesis about origins of names of places, specifically California?
(a) That names are randomly selected during the full moon.
(b) That names arise organically from the places themselves as much as they do from any purposeful naming of them.
(c) That names are usually given by the first priest to reside in the place.
(d) That the first settlers usually name the place after their first born.

2. What limitation does the expedition party have that is particular to their voyage?
(a) They can only sail in the morning because their light is not as powerful as those of the other voyages.
(b) They have a limited supply of food and drinks, and medicine, too.
(c) They only have six weeks to complete their entire voyage, on top of constraints presented by the tides.
(d) They have only a small crew compared to other voyages with dozens of crew on board.

3. Where does the expedition party sail next on Easter Sunday?
(a) They finally sail to Cortez, Mexico.
(b) They return to Magdalene Bay because tex forgot the collections he had.
(c) Out of the lagoon and to the next collecting stop south of Marcial Point.
(d) They leave La Paz and sail north to Tribecca.

4. On Easter Sunday, despite facing difficulties collecting specimens, Steinbeck and Ricketts are able to catch a significant marine life - what is it?
(a) A shiny, white porpoise.
(b) A large, century old turtle.
(c) A large, beautiful lobster.
(d) A small, printed seahorse.

5. After facing difficulties collecting specimens, what do Steinbeck and Ricketts do instead on Easter Sunday ?
(a) Tex, Tiny and Sparky are tasked to catch everything that comes ashore.
(b) Steinbeck and Ricketts hire several locals to do it for them.
(c) They place a light near the surface of the water, and catch what the light attracts.
(d) They place a big basin just near the shore and catch whatever the tide brings in.