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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concept does Steinbeck muse on, as inspired by the seemingly millions of fish in the water?
(a) The duration of the trip and decides to go back for a longer one.
(b) The schooling behavior of fishes.
(c) The culinary delights that can be made out of the many fish in the ocean.
(d) The wealth and poverty and its inequality.

2. What specific food does the crew fight about, leading them to decide to stop making it?
(a) Apple pies.
(b) Lemon pies.
(c) Strawberry pies.
(d) Blueberry pies.

3. Why does the party chose not to dock in Guaymas and instead anchor in a nearby bay?
(a) They are suspicious of a man they see walking along the port.
(b) They do not want the town to know that they have arrived.
(c) They see more marine life in the nearby bay than in Guaymas.
(d) The port fees are high because it is late in the night and they do not want to pay the fees.

4. What are the freshwater species that are eaten locally, and collected by the expedition party on March 30?
(a) Milkfish and eel.
(b) Snails and scallops.
(c) Crabs and clams.
(d) Shrimps and catfish.

5. What is Tony's requirement to the group?
(a) He requires that the course be maintained as perfectly as possible.
(b) He requires that they wash heir hands prior to taking the wheel.
(c) He requires that no one will talk while at sea.
(d) He requires that they say a seaman's prayer before taking the wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the expedition party find when they finally landed on the shores of San Jose Island?

2. What is the concept explored by the author in the section that pertains to boats and men?

3. Where does the expedition party go after Laredo?

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

5. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?

(see the answer key)

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