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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tiny do when they reach Magdalena Bay?
(a) Tiny harpoons a small crab.
(b) Tiny harpoons a sea anemone.
(c) Tiny harpoons a porpoise.
(d) Tiny harpoons a sea-turtle.

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

3. What does the expedition party have for dinner on the evening of Good Friday, March 22?
(a) Fish and chips.
(b) Buttered vegetables.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Roasted pork.

4. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?
(a) They take part in the celebration games.
(b) They sleep early in preparation for the journey.
(c) They pray the rosary.
(d) They drink wine all night and play cards.

5. What does Steinbeck say about the authors of the descriptions written about Cabo San Lucas?
(a) Each description is just a copycat of the earlier description published about the place.
(b) Each description shows the biases of the author, depending on whether or not they liked their visit to the place.
(c) Each description reflects the educational background of the author.
(d) Each description reflects the world view and personality of the author.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be an accurate description of the expedition party's day on March 23?

2. What does Tex find out about the skiff's outboard motor?

3. What is the author's description of Espiritu Santo Island?

4. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?

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

(see the answer key)

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