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

2. Which statement best describes Puerto Refugio?
(a) It is a crime-infested town which is not highly recommended by locals.
(b) It is busy with a lot of tourists and vacationers.
(c) It is desolate and inhabited only by rattlesnakes.
(d) It is so solemn, with people walking with their heads bowed.

3. Who are the major characters and the expedition team leaders in the story?
(a) Tony Berry and Ed Ricketts.
(b) John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
(c) John Steinbeck and Tony Berry.
(d) John Steinbeck and a World War II veteran.

4. Which statement best describes Concepcion Bay, the expedition's next destination?
(a) There is not marine life in the bay, and so the crew left hastily.
(b) Schools of tuna amd swordfish can be found in the bay and leap all around them.
(c) Too many rocks can be found near the shore, which signals the unwillingness of the town to accept visitors.
(d) There are so many jellyfish and sea anemone clearly seen from the deck of the boat.

5. When the sea is very smooth, what does the crew do to take advantage of the calm seas?
(a) They label and sort their collection.
(b) They iron their clothes.
(c) They play a game of hockey.
(d) They cook omelette which is very hard to cook perfectly on a rough sea,