1. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts encounter when they go for a walk in the dark?
(a) A little boy offering some pearls from the sea.
(b) A local hospital that treats voyagers for free.
(c) A store that sells imported cigarettes.
(d) A little cross with a candle lighting it.

2. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.
(b) It indicates that the owner is most likely organized, efficient and in good shape.
(c) It indicates that the owner is most likely a body-builder with lots of muscles.
(d) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.

3. 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 opportunity to learn more about the species.
(b) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as a child getting the toy that he wished for.
(c) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an exciting adventure.
(d) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as someone finally climbing a mountain that is so hard to climb.

4. What happens when Steinbeck and Ricketts photograph the bonito and other fish?
(a) They fight on who should take the pictures.
(b) The pictures turn out to be very beautiful
(c) The camera gets wet.
(d) The pictures don't turn out very well.

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