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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 his crew can drink the liquor instead of the water for two weeks.
(c) Determine if the aphrodisiac liquor really works.
(d) Test if the seawater will work well with the liquor.

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

3. What does the crew call the invertebrates that Steinbeck and Ricketts catch?
(a) No Bones.
(b) Blobs.
(c) Bugs.
(d) Jello.

4. Why does the crew forego stopping at Santa Rosalia?
(a) There is not much to see in Santa Rosalia.
(b) There are several unfriendly locals in Santa Rosalia.
(c) They are already pressed for time.
(d) Santa Rosalia asks for very steep visitors' taxes.

5. What is the topic of the discussion Steinbeck gives to the crowd waiting for them when they returned to their boat, anchored on the shores of La Paz?
(a) The use of harpoons and knives in collecting marine specimen.
(b) The different types of biologists.
(c) The different classification of outboard motors.
(d) The various fish of the puffer family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the expedition party go after Laredo?

2. How does Steinbeck describe the environment and marine life that they find in Puerto Refugio?

3. What is the best description for Santa Rosalia?

4. What instrument does Raul use, which Steinbeck and Ricketts buy from him?

5. What does the expedition party do differently on the morning of March 28?

(see the answer key)

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