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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the expedition party sail next on Easter Sunday?
(a) They return to Magdalene Bay because tex forgot the collections he had.
(b) They finally sail to Cortez, Mexico.
(c) They leave La Paz and sail north to Tribecca.
(d) Out of the lagoon and to the next collecting stop south of Marcial Point.

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

3. Why is the tide chart no longer usable?
(a) Because Tiny looses it in one betting game he had in the last town they stopped by.
(b) Because it takes a long time for the tide to run up into the Sea of Cortez and they were not able to revise the chart with their short stops in each place.
(c) Because it gets wet when Tex forgot to bring down the covers on a particularly windy day.
(d) Because they have been at sea for more than four weeks, after which any tide cart becomes unusable.

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

5. What can be found in Laredo that is of particular interest to the expedition party?
(a) A famous scientist and his laboratory.
(b) A famous beach filled with starfishes and sea turtles.
(c) A famous church and its associated mission.
(d) A famous restaurant known for its flapjacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What observation do Steinbeck and Ricketts have regarding the marine life in Coronado Island and Monterey Bay?

2. What are the fishermen heading out to work complaining about early in the morning on April 8th?

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

4. What do the members of the expedition party feel when they see fishermen in their spotless white outfits?

5. How does the school of tiny fish that Tiny and Sparky on April 22 catch taste?

Short Essay Questions

1. This particular section when the expedition party are near Guaymas and see these spotless fishermen is dated Aprill 22, which proves to be erratic. Give probable explanations to the error in date.

2. Describe Guardian Angel Island and how the crew takes to it. What were the feelings of the crew while they were on the island?

3. Briefly explain Steinbeck's feelings towards the whole expedition. Does he feel that the expedition has taught them anything, and is there any particular valuable lesson they have acquired from the trip, apart from scientific learnings?

4. It is mentioned that Tex is getting married and therefore should be watching his weight very keenly. Speculate on Tex's marriage. Why did he agree to sail even when he is getting married? Why can't he stay on a diet to look good on his wedding day?

5. Describe the expedition party's experience with their camera equipment. What happens with the equipment and what resolutions are derived from their experience?

6. Describe Steinbeck and Ricketts' encounter with the ranchers and vacationers, and their consequent big sheep-hunting expedition.

7. Explain Steinbeck's thoughts on the wastage of food witnesses together with Ricketts on the Japanese dredge boats.

8. Discuss the theories and examples presented by members of the expedition team on how persistence of beliefs of mind can overcome actual reality.

9. Santa Rosalia is described as much different from the other towns they have seen. What could have been in Santa Rosalia that makes it so different from the others?

10. Describe the strange experience the group has with the Americans and the Mexicans they encounter in Angeles Bay.

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