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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Marina Bay.
(c) Magdalena Bay.
(d) Pescadero Point.

2. Which statement best describes the marine life in Puerto Escondido?
(a) There is no marine life to speak of.
(b) The marine life is greatly preserved by the locals, as shown from many posters seen around town.
(c) The number of specimens are increased due to the wide variety of habitats and niches in the entrance of the bay.
(d) The number of specimens are reduced because the tide carries them all out of the island.

3. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(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 want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.

4. What does the expedition party find on their destination on March 23?
(a) It has abundant life form and they need more tha a month to fully collect all the interesting specimen present.
(b) It was full of other visitors, tourists who have heard about the place, and they cannot do any collection activity.
(c) It has little life form and there is not much of interest to collect.
(d) It requires a visitor's tax and they do not have enough money to pay the tax.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are dry-balls?

3. How does Steinbeck describe a scientist's reaction to death of a sea creature?

4. Where does the expedition party go after Laredo?

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

(see the answer key)

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