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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. There is a struggle for scraps and morsels of food.Who are the participants in the struggle?
(a) Wild pigs, vultures and dogs.
(b) Tiny and Sparky.
(c) The Indians in the area.
(d) The local boys in the area.

3. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?
(a) A celebration for the success of the expedition.
(b) A celebration marking the end of the sardine fishing season.
(c) A mass asking for good harvest.
(d) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.

4. How does Steinbeck compare navigation at sea to life?
(a) He likens trying to keep a course to walking a tight pole.
(b) He likens sea navigation to courting a girl.
(c) He likens trying to keep a course to attempting to achieve an ideal.
(d) He likens sea navigation to cooking a gourmet course.

5. What important part of history is happening at the time of the expedition?
(a) The Summer Olympics.
(b) The Formula One Grand Prix.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?

2. What scientific testing does Steinbeck intend to do on the liquor?

3. What do Tiny and Sparky do while they are on watch?

4. What limitation does the expedition party have that is particular to their voyage?

5. How does Tex see diesel engines?

(see the answer key)

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