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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(b) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.

2. What happens to the outboard motor on Black Saturday, March 23?
(a) It does not help them approach the island.
(b) It chug-chugs noisily before breaking apart.
(c) It was stuck by some piece of shirt and can no longer be used.
(d) It falls apart and refused to run again.

3. What can be found in Laredo that is of particular interest to the expedition party?
(a) A famous church and its associated mission.
(b) A famous restaurant known for its flapjacks.
(c) A famous scientist and his laboratory.
(d) A famous beach filled with starfishes and sea turtles.

4. What does Tiny do when they reach Magdalena Bay?
(a) Tiny harpoons a porpoise.
(b) Tiny harpoons a sea anemone.
(c) Tiny harpoons a small crab.
(d) Tiny harpoons a sea-turtle.

5. What observation do Steinbeck and Ricketts have regarding the marine life in Coronado Island and Monterey Bay?
(a) That many species from the two places appear to be similar.
(b) That most species swim in twos.
(c) That many species have blue and black dominant colors.
(d) That most species have a red spot on their tails.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the expedition party go after Laredo?

2. What does the expedition party find when they finally landed on the shores of San Jose Island?

3. What will be an accurate description of the expedition party's day on March 23?

4. What does Steinbeck notice about the sense of time of the local people of Cabo San Lucas?

5. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?

(see the answer key)

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