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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author rant about the outboard motor?
(a) Because it has brought them much hardship during the expedition.
(b) Because it has a foul odor.
(c) Because it is very noisy.
(d) Because its appearance is not attractive.

2. Who is the captain of the ship for the expedition?
(a) Ed Ricketts.
(b) Tony Berry.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) A World War I veteran.

3. What is the duration covered by the story?
(a) April 20, 1940 to March 11, 1941.
(b) April 11 to May 20, 1940.
(c) March 11 to April 20, 1940.
(d) March 20 to April 11, 1940.

4. What is unique about the expedition described in the story?
(a) There is a priest on board who discusses philosophy and spirituality.
(b) There is nothing unique about the expedition.
(c) There is a four-string quartet on deck that provides music at night, for entertainment.
(d) The travelers here prefer safety and getting the job done to encounters of a more colorful and dangerous nature.

5. How does Tex see diesel engines?
(a) As expensive vessels not fit for sea travel.
(b) As toys which can be experimentes on.
(c) As pure, logical, perfect mechanical entities.
(d) As abhorring inventions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Cabo San Lucas?

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

3. What is the Western Flyer?

4. What does Tiny collect in La Paz?

5. Where is the expedition party heading?

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