1. 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) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(d) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.

2. What happens when Steinbeck and Ricketts photograph the bonito and other fish?
(a) The camera gets wet.
(b) The pictures turn out to be very beautiful
(c) The pictures don't turn out very well.
(d) They fight on who should take the pictures.

3. What does Steinbeck notice about the sense of time of the local people of Cabo San Lucas?
(a) It is reversed, sleeping during the day and working during the night.
(b) There is nothing different about their sense of time and that of the indigents'.
(c) They seem to all walk faster, indicating that they have a faster sense of time.
(d) It seems so different from their own.

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

5. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?
(a) That the owner is most likely equally disheveled and careless.
(b) That the owner is most likely a very old man with some memory loss.
(c) That the owner is most likely afraid of needles and injections.
(d) That the owner is most likely fond of changing clothes during the day.