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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many crew members are signed on for the expedition?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

3. What is non-teleological thinking, as introduced by the author on Easter Sunday, March 24?
(a) It is the thinking that attempts to look at the larger whole and simply understand and evaluate what is.
(b) It is the thinking that is dependent on tidal waves and moon shine.
(c) It is the thinking that relates men to sea vessels and motors.
(d) It is the thinking that can change in an instant, usually associated with women.

4. What are the freshwater species that are eaten locally, and collected by the expedition party on March 30?
(a) Snails and scallops.
(b) Shrimps and catfish.
(c) Crabs and clams.
(d) Milkfish and eel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can the crew's dining activities be best described?

2. How does Tiny spend his time on the island of Tiburon?

3. How long does Tex suffer through the diet exercise?

4. What does Tiny collect in La Paz?

5. What does the expedition party catch in Concepcion Bay?

(see the answer key)

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