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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Unnamed section, p. 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the expedition party heading?
(a) They arre heading east to their destination.
(b) They arre heading west to their destination.
(c) They are heading south to their destination.
(d) They arre heading north to their destination.

2. There is a struggle for scraps and morsels of food.Who are the participants in the struggle?
(a) The Indians in the area.
(b) Tiny and Sparky.
(c) The local boys in the area.
(d) Wild pigs, vultures and dogs.

3. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?
(a) They sing love songs and read poems to the stars.
(b) They identify the different constellation and gave a price on who can name the most.
(c) They stay out to look at the stars while taking turns on the helm.
(d) They play cards while drinking beer.

4. What does the expedition party observe about the town of San Lucas?
(a) That the town has recently suffered a great flood and the town is in disrepair.
(b) That the town drives on the left side of the road.
(c) That the town has several interesting landmarks.
(d) That the town is very much alive and everyone is heading to the ocean.

5. What is the greater purpose for which the author wants to use his observations of the activities of the biological creatures?
(a) To increase the public's awareness on marine life in Mexico.
(b) To understand and improve the human species.
(c) To improve the way people look at biological creatures.
(d) To improve the laws and regulations regarding sea expeditions.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?

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

5. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?

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