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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will be an accurate description of the expedition party's day on March 23?
(a) Strange and difficult.
(b) Rewarding.
(c) A day of many discoveries.
(d) Warm and comfortable.

2. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?
(a) A celebration marking the end of the sardine fishing season.
(b) A mass asking for good harvest.
(c) A celebration for the success of the expedition.
(d) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.

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

4. Where does the expedition party go on the morning of March 23, Black Saturday?
(a) La Luz Bay.
(b) Magdalena Bay.
(c) San Jose Island.
(d) San Diego Bay.

5. What does Tex find out about the skiff's outboard motor?
(a) It is already falling apart and as such can no longer be used.
(b) It runs perfectly when sprinkled with salt first prior to starting.
(c) It runs perfectly when there is no one aboard the ship.
(d) It runs perfectly when placed in water on board, but not in the actual ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific food does the crew fight about, leading them to decide to stop making it?

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

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

4. On Easter Sunday, despite facing difficulties collecting specimens, Steinbeck and Ricketts are able to catch a significant marine life - what is it?

5. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?

(see the answer key)

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