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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Steinbeck describe a scientist's reaction to death of a sea creature?
(a) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an exciting adventure.
(b) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as someone finally climbing a mountain that is so hard to climb.
(c) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as a child getting the toy that he wished for.
(d) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an opportunity to learn more about the species.

2. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?
(a) Marina Bay.
(b) Magdalena Bay.
(c) Pescadero Point.
(d) San Diego Bay.

3. Where does the expedition party go after Laredo?
(a) North to Escondido Bay.
(b) North to La Luz.
(c) North to Coronado Island.
(d) North to Punta Fuego.

4. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do to Tiny's prey?
(a) They crack its shell and use it as soup bowls.
(b) They cut the legs and collect them in a jar filled with water.
(c) They dissect it to learn what they can.
(d) They cut the meat and make a stew out of it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the expedition party find on their destination on March 23?

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

4. What happens to the porpoises, as observed by Steinbeck and Ricketts?

5. Which statement best describes the marine life in Puerto Escondido?

(see the answer key)

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