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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts encounter when they go for a walk in the dark?
(a) A store that sells imported cigarettes.
(b) A local hospital that treats voyagers for free.
(c) A little cross with a candle lighting it.
(d) A little boy offering some pearls from the sea.

3. What instrument does Raul use, which Steinbeck and Ricketts buy from him?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) A knife.
(c) A harpoon.
(d) A gun.

4. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(b) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(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. Where does the expedition party go on the morning of March 23, Black Saturday?
(a) Magdalena Bay.
(b) San Jose Island.
(c) San Diego Bay.
(d) La Luz Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the expedition party observe about the town of San Lucas?

2. What is the greater purpose for which the author wants to use his observations of the activities of the biological creatures?

3. What examples of marine life does the expedition party collect in Espiritu Santo Island?

4. What happens to the outboard motor on Black Saturday, March 23?

5. What does Steinbeck think about the various descriptions they have read of Cabo San Lucas?

(see the answer key)

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