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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. How does John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts pass the time while their boat is being outfitted?
(a) They sample the local beer and compare it with the others they have tried.
(b) They observe the boats and their fishermen and how the boats reflect their owners.
(c) The sample the local dishes and make arrangements for food to be taken out to sea.
(d) They talk to the local fishermen and ask for interesting marine species.

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

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

4. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?
(a) The team members feel a but sad and melancholic listening to the sea breeze.
(b) The team members are excited, causing them to make wrong turns.
(c) The team members feel happy and contented, and would like to remain at sea, when they are manning the wheel.
(d) The team members feel some pressure when they are manning the wheel, especially when Tony is watching.

5. What scientific testing does Steinbeck intend to do on the liquor?
(a) Determine if the liquor can really substitute the engine fuel.
(b) Determine if the aphrodisiac liquor really works.
(c) Test if the seawater will work well with the liquor.
(d) Determine if his crew can drink the liquor instead of the water for two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from their daily experiences during the expedition, what other topics are discussed by the author?

2. What is the greater purpose for which the author wants to use his observations of the activities of the biological creatures?

3. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?

4. Who is the most competent in commanding the wheel?

5. What are the two types of biologists, as discussed by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts?

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