1. What is Tony's requirement to the group?
(a) He requires that they say a seaman's prayer before taking the wheel.
(b) He requires that no one will talk while at sea.
(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.

2. How does Tex see diesel engines?
(a) As pure, logical, perfect mechanical entities.
(b) As toys which can be experimentes on.
(c) As abhorring inventions.
(d) As expensive vessels not fit for sea travel.

3. Why are the particular dates chosen for an expedition?
(a) The travelling rules have just been lifted which enabled the travelers to journey to sea.
(b) The dates were chosen based on the birthdates of the travelers because they wanted to celebrate at sea.
(c) The expedition had to be done at a time when the travelers' children were vacationing with their grandparents.
(d) The destination, the Sea of Cortez, is known to have dangerous storms that quiet down during the period chosen by the travelers.

4. What is unique about the expedition described in the story?
(a) There is nothing unique about the expedition.
(b) The travelers here prefer safety and getting the job done to encounters of a more colorful and dangerous nature.
(c) There is a four-string quartet on deck that provides music at night, for entertainment.
(d) There is a priest on board who discusses philosophy and spirituality.

5. 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 celebration for the success of the expedition.
(c) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.
(d) A mass asking for good harvest.