1. 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) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.

2. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?
(a) They play cards while drinking beer.
(b) They identify the different constellation and gave a price on who can name the most.
(c) They sing love songs and read poems to the stars.
(d) They stay out to look at the stars while taking turns on the helm.

3. What explanation does the expedition party give to the Mexicans they meet on Espiritu Santo Island?
(a) They are attracted to the culture of the place and want to stay there for good.
(b) They are looking at useless animals out of general scientific interest.
(c) They are just passing along, and their destination is Southeast Asia.
(d) They are collecting curios which will fetch a good price back at home.

4. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?
(a) A celebration marking the end of the sardine fishing season.
(b) A mass asking for good harvest.
(c) A celebration for the success of the expedition.
(d) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.

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