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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author rant about the outboard motor?
(a) Because its appearance is not attractive.
(b) Because it is very noisy.
(c) Because it has a foul odor.
(d) Because it has brought them much hardship during the expedition.

2. What do Indians do in Espiritu Santo Island?
(a) They come to visit in a dugout canoe, stay long into the night to drink, tell stories, and discuss politics.
(b) They maintain several stores which sell supplies to sea travelers.
(c) They maintain a market where travelers can sell the items they collected at sea.
(d) They own and operate several restaurants where sea travelers usually take their meal before sailing out to sea.

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

4. Who is the newest team member that joins the expedition party on March 23?
(a) Ronald.
(b) No one.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Robert.

5. Where is Cabo San Lucas?
(a) It is at the northern tip of San Diego Bay.
(b) It is at the southern tip of Magdalena Bay.
(c) It is at the southern tip of San Diego Bay.
(d) It is at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the expedition party scare the shark that was circling their their boat?

2. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do on Easter Sunday?

3. Where in Puerto Refugio does the expedition party collect specimens?

4. What are dry-balls?

5. What feeling does the expedition party have as they leave Angeles Bay?

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