1. What is unique about the expedition described in the story?
(a) There is a four-string quartet on deck that provides music at night, for entertainment.
(b) The travelers here prefer safety and getting the job done to encounters of a more colorful and dangerous nature.
(c) There is nothing unique about the expedition.
(d) There is a priest on board who discusses philosophy and spirituality.

2. What difference does the section dated March 24 have from the rest of the book?
(a) The crew was not collecting samples, rather just enjoying the island.
(b) Most of it was written by Ricketts, rather than Steinbeck, years before the voyage.
(c) It has multiple examples on how a specimen should be handled by scientists.
(d) It talks of a certain time outside its present day situation.

3. What are the fishermen heading out to work complaining about early in the morning on April 8th?
(a) A big sea vessel that kills all the sea turtles.
(b) A noisy dog that scares all the fish away.
(c) A Japanese businessman who is buying all the fish at half the price.
(d) Some Japanese trawlers that are taking all the shrimp.

4. How is Guaymas different from the other towns they have been in?
(a) Guaymas welcomes visitors to become resident
(b) Guaymas does not ask for taxes from its visitors.
(c) Guaymas seems to be foucs on news, business and tourism.
(d) Guaymas does not speak English.

5. How does the expedition party feel about Puerto Refugio?
(a) They wish that they can return someday to Puerto Refugio to explore it further.
(b) They want to skip going to Puerto Refugio.
(c) They cannot get out of Puerto Refugio fast enough.
(d) They want to settle in Puerto Refugio.