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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author rant about the outboard motor?
(a) Because its appearance is not attractive.
(b) Because it has brought them much hardship during the expedition.
(c) Because it has a foul odor.
(d) Because it is very noisy.

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 mass to bless the travelers in their journey.
(d) A celebration for the success of the expedition.

3. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?
(a) They sleep early in preparation for the journey.
(b) They drink wine all night and play cards.
(c) They pray the rosary.
(d) They take part in the celebration games.

4. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?
(a) They change their colors as the sun shines on them.
(b) Their colors are different from when they are alive to when they are dead and preserved.
(c) They swim opposite the sea current.
(d) They swim in groups of twelve.

5. What is Tex's outstanding characteristic?
(a) He loves to sleep in the daytime and do chores at night.
(b) He loves diesel engines.
(c) He is afraid of the water.
(d) He cannot make a left turn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author describe in the story, particularly at the beginning of the book?

2. What is the concept explored by the author in the section that pertains to boats and men?

3. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?

4. What is the Western Flyer?

5. Aside from their daily experiences during the expedition, what other topics are discussed by the author?

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