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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the log entry of March 12 say?
(a) It describes the boat race between the Western Flyer and another vessel.
(b) It describes the festivities that happened in Cortez, Mexico and how the expedition party won several prizes.
(c) It describes the fight between John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
(d) It describes the progress of the Western Flyer, and the team's actions during the travel.

3. What does Steinbeck think about the various descriptions they have read of Cabo San Lucas?
(a) Descriptions were very creative, as there was really nothing much to say about Cabo San Lucas.
(b) No two descriptions of Cabo San Lucas are alike.
(c) Descriptions were exaggerating and that the place is overrated.
(d) Descriptions of Cabo San Lucas did not capture the abundance of marine life in the area.

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

5. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?
(a) San Diego Bay.
(b) Pescadero Point.
(c) Magdalena Bay.
(d) Marina Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts buy that was eventually taken by US customs?

2. What type of biologist is preferred by John Steinbeck?

3. What is unique about the expedition described in the story?

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

5. What happens to the porpoises, as observed by Steinbeck and Ricketts?

(see the answer key)

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