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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Unnamed section, p. 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from their daily experiences during the expedition, what other topics are discussed by the author?
(a) Philosophy, mankind, biology and history.
(b) Culinary arts, Hollywood, and botany.
(c) Politics, religion, physics and war.
(d) Literature, entertainment, laws and environment.

2. What does the author describe in the story, particularly at the beginning of the book?
(a) The difficulties associated with in planning and preparing for an expedition, as well as the difficulty of finding a good vessel and captain.
(b) The famous sea expeditions in the past, and how long each expedition lasted.
(c) The major characters of the story, their educational backgrounds, and their family tree.
(d) He describes Mexico in great detail, including the politics and legislations of the land.

3. How many crew members are signed on for the expedition?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

4. Who is the most competent in commanding the wheel?
(a) Ed.
(b) John.
(c) Tex.
(d) Tony.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author write the story?

2. What type of biologist is preferred by John Steinbeck?

3. What is unique about the expedition described in the story?

4. What is the greater purpose for which the author wants to use his observations of the activities of the biological creatures?

5. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?

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