1. What is the Western Flyer?
(a) It is a favorite watering hole by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
(b) It is a rare species of bird found only in Mexico.
(c) It is a well-maintained vessel owned by Tony Berry used for the expedition.
(d) It is the boat owned and maintained by Ed Ricketts.

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

3. What is The Log from the Sea of Cortez?
(a) It is a very special wood found by John Steinbeck and his close friend, Ed Ricketts when they went to Cortez.
(b) It is the journal describing the marino biology expedition carried out by John Steinbeck and his close friend, Ed Ricketts.
(c) It is a seaman's book they found on the Sea of Cortez which contains important information on marine biology.
(d) It is the wood sold out by the expedition party to several cities in Mexico.

4. What is the concept explored by the author in the section that pertains to boats and men?
(a) How men become unreasonable when it comes to their boats.
(b) The way men choose their boats, their colors, and the length.
(c) The way men treat their boats like they treat their wives.
(d) The personification of a boat by a man and the identification of men with their boats.

5. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(b) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.