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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What little surprise does the crew find in the seemingly uninteresting beach?
(a) A large treasure chest that contains jewels.
(b) A large school of tiny fish comes in and make a hissing noise in the water all around them.
(c) A group of rattlesnakes which follow them wherever they go.
(d) A treasure map buried in the sand, which indicates that a treasure can be found in the Sea of Cortez.

2. What new species does the crew unsuccessfully try to collect in San Carlos Bay?
(a) Sea snakes and star fish.
(b) Sea horses and anemone fish.
(c) Seaweed and sandhoppers.
(d) Sea urchins and eels.

3. Which statement best describes Puerto Refugio?
(a) It is desolate and inhabited only by rattlesnakes.
(b) It is so solemn, with people walking with their heads bowed.
(c) It is a crime-infested town which is not highly recommended by locals.
(d) It is busy with a lot of tourists and vacationers.

4. How does Steinbeck compare navigation at sea to life?
(a) He likens trying to keep a course to walking a tight pole.
(b) He likens sea navigation to courting a girl.
(c) He likens sea navigation to cooking a gourmet course.
(d) He likens trying to keep a course to attempting to achieve an ideal.

5. What type of biologist is preferred by John Steinbeck?
(a) The type who study dead, preserved animals.
(b) The type who studies life in all its complexities.
(c) The type who teaches in the university.
(d) The type who work for the big corporations.

Short Answer Questions

1. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?

2. What does the expedition party have for dinner on the evening of Good Friday, March 22?

3. What can be found in Laredo that is of particular interest to the expedition party?

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

5. What do the members of the expedition party feel when they see fishermen in their spotless white outfits?

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