1. Who enjoys the favors of the locals the most in Puerto Refugio?
(a) Tex and Tony.
(b) Steinbeck and Ricketts.
(c) Sparky and Steinbeck.
(d) Tiny and Sparky.

2. There is a struggle for scraps and morsels of food.Who are the participants in the struggle?
(a) Tiny and Sparky.
(b) The local boys in the area.
(c) The Indians in the area.
(d) Wild pigs, vultures and dogs.

3. What does Tiny collect in La Paz?
(a) Spices and herbs that are reputed to be aphrodisiac.
(b) Rare, poisonous fish only seen in La Paz.
(c) Dirty dishes from the various eating places they have visited.
(d) Unremarkable species that are representative of the more common species in the area.

4. What does the author describe in the story, particularly at the beginning of the book?
(a) The difficulties associated with in planning and preparing for an expedition, as well as the difficulty of finding a good vessel and captain.
(b) The famous sea expeditions in the past, and how long each expedition lasted.
(c) He describes Mexico in great detail, including the politics and legislations of the land.
(d) The major characters of the story, their educational backgrounds, and their family tree.

5. What actually happens to Tex's weight in the face of the crew's attempt to put him on a diet?
(a) He loses ten pounds after only five days of dieting.
(b) He develops bulimia and the crew is regretful.
(c) He gets sick and loses more than ten pounds.
(d) He gains a few pounds by sneaking food at every opportunity.