1. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is most likely a body-builder with lots of muscles.
(b) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.
(c) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.
(d) It indicates that the owner is most likely organized, efficient and in good shape.

2. How are Tiny and Sparky presented?
(a) Tiny and Sparky are presented as mortal enemies, always fighting each other and having opposing views.
(b) Tiny and Sparky are presented as similar to husband and wives, always looking after each other, and attending to each other's needs.
(c) Tiny and Sparky are presented as two individuals who have no similarities or connection to each other.
(d) Tiny and Sparky are presented almost as two halves of one person, seeming to always do the same things at the same time.

3. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?
(a) That the owner is most likely equally disheveled and careless.
(b) That the owner is most likely afraid of needles and injections.
(c) That the owner is most likely a very old man with some memory loss.
(d) That the owner is most likely fond of changing clothes during the day.

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

5. Why does the author write the story?
(a) He wants future travelers to have better information that can help them prepare for a similar expedition.
(b) He wants the world to know his good friend Ed Ricketts.
(c) He wants to be known as a man who liked to travel the seas.
(d) He wants to write about how traveling at sea can be done on a limited budget.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of the discussion Steinbeck gives to the crowd waiting for them when they returned to their boat, anchored on the shores of La Paz?

2. Who is Raul?

3. Who is the most competent in commanding the wheel?

4. How does Tex see diesel engines?

5. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?

(see the answer key)

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