1. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.
(b) It indicates that the owner is most likely organized, efficient and in good shape.
(c) It indicates that the owner is most likely a body-builder with lots of muscles.
(d) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.

2. Who is Tex?
(a) The leader of the four-string quartet hired for the expedition.
(b) Ed Rickett's son.
(c) The mechanic of the crew.
(d) John Steinbeck's son.

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

4. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?
(a) They play cards while drinking beer.
(b) They stay out to look at the stars while taking turns on the helm.
(c) They sing love songs and read poems to the stars.
(d) They identify the different constellation and gave a price on who can name the most.

5. What is the greater purpose for which the author wants to use his observations of the activities of the biological creatures?
(a) To understand and improve the human species.
(b) To improve the way people look at biological creatures.
(c) To increase the public's awareness on marine life in Mexico.
(d) To improve the laws and regulations regarding sea expeditions.