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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the porpoises, as observed by Steinbeck and Ricketts?
(a) They do not taste well.
(b) They change colors from when they are alive to when they are dead and preserved.
(c) They do not make good subject for photographs.
(d) The porpoises have changed from the northern species to a grey, slender, long-nosed species.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?

2. Where does the expedition party go on the morning of March 23, Black Saturday?

3. What does Steinbeck lament about that is in connection with persistence of beliefs and actual happenings?

4. What does Tex find out about the skiff's outboard motor?

5. What happens when Steinbeck and Ricketts photograph the bonito and other fish?

(see the answer key)

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