1. Why does the crew prefer to catch and eat any other fish than the porpoises?
(a) Because porpoises were known to have high levels of salt, which was not advisable for someone sailing at sea.
(b) Because porpoises make the crew sleepy, making them unable to steer the boat properly.
(c) Because the propoises were poisonous.
(d) According to Steinbeck, it was probably because the porpoises were too human-like.

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

3. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?
(a) The team members feel happy and contented, and would like to remain at sea, when they are manning the wheel.
(b) The team members feel some pressure when they are manning the wheel, especially when Tony is watching.
(c) The team members are excited, causing them to make wrong turns.
(d) The team members feel a but sad and melancholic listening to the sea breeze.

4. Where does the expedition team go the next morning, March 13?
(a) Los Angeles Bay.
(b) San Diego Bay.
(c) San Francisco Bay.
(d) Palo Alto Bay.

5. Who is the captain of the ship for the expedition?
(a) Ed Ricketts.
(b) Tony Berry.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) A World War I veteran.