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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tex's outstanding characteristic?
(a) He is afraid of the water.
(b) He cannot make a left turn.
(c) He loves diesel engines.
(d) He loves to sleep in the daytime and do chores at night.

2. What examples of marine life does the expedition party collect in Espiritu Santo Island?
(a) Porpoises and sea turtles.
(b) Sea cucumbers and brittle-stars.
(c) Starfishes and seahorses.
(d) Anemone fish and tadpoles.

3. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?
(a) That the owner is most likely fond of changing clothes during the day.
(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 equally disheveled and careless.

4. What is the author's description of Espiritu Santo Island?
(a) It is an area that is highly commercialized, and almost all wares can be found.
(b) It is an area that is just starting its tourism industry, as such has still low prices for food and lodgings.
(c) It is an area with very colorful cottages which serves as resting place for travelers.
(d) It is an area with sandy beaches and large rocks resting on the sand, under which there may be some interesting creatures.

5. Which sea creature frightens Tiny?
(a) A ten-foot baby whaleshark.
(b) A ten-foot jelly fish.
(c) A ten-foot squid.
(d) A ten-foot mantra ray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the major characters and the expedition team leaders in the story?

2. Which statement best describes Puerto Escondido?

3. Where does the expedition team go the next morning, March 13?

4. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?

5. Who invites Steinbeck and Ricketts on a big-sheep hunting expedition?

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