1. What is Steinbeck's thesis about origins of names of places, specifically California?
(a) That names are usually given by the first priest to reside in the place.
(b) That the first settlers usually name the place after their first born.
(c) That names arise organically from the places themselves as much as they do from any purposeful naming of them.
(d) That names are randomly selected during the full moon.

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

3. 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.

4. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(b) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(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.

5. What difficulty does the expedition party encounter when they were collecting specimen in Cabo San Lucas?
(a) Collecting specimens is difficult due to the unique characteristics of the species such as the posionous spines of the worms which was hazardous to the activity.
(b) The locals do not want them to go ashore which make collecting specimen an impossibility.
(c) The local officials do not want them to take anything away, and suggest instead that they study the specimen while they are ashore.
(d) The local policemen require that each should have driver's license, which Steinbeck and Ricketts do not have.