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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. 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 settle in Puerto Refugio.
(c) They want to skip going to Puerto Refugio.
(d) They cannot get out of Puerto Refugio fast enough.

2. Why does everyone decide to put Tex on a diet?
(a) Because he eats all the food in the journey, and there is not enough for the whole crew.
(b) Because he has not been doing his share of chores.
(c) Because he has eaten the most in the last four weeks of the voyage.
(d) Because he is getting married when they return, and he has been gaining weight on the voyage.

3. What feeling does the expedition party have as they leave Angeles Bay?
(a) Everyone in the team feels that they have finally found the best place to conduct scientific experiments in Angeles Bay.
(b) The team members feel as if they belong in Angeles Bay and do not like to leave.
(c) The team members feel like their stay in Angeles Bay was cut short because of the presence of the Americans and Mexicans.
(d) Everybody on the team feels that they are interfering with some illicit activity.

4. How does Steinbeck see the history of the human race?
(a) It is a very logical and predictable progression.
(b) It is not a linear progression, but as a series of bursts of nervous energy.
(c) It is a series of bursts of nervous energy.
(d) It is totally unpredictable and without pattern.

5. What does Sparky accidentally do on April 3?
(a) He harpoons a stingray.
(b) He harpoons a bat.
(c) He harpoons a dog.
(d) He harpoons a cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the party chose not to dock in Guaymas and instead anchor in a nearby bay?

2. How does the expedition party react to the news they have heard in Guaymas?

3. Which sea creature frightens Tiny?

4. How does the morning of March 31 affect the activities of the expedition party?

5. Which statement best describes Puerto Escondido?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss on Steinbeck's theory on how relaxation and laziness can lead to greater productivity.

3. How do the members of the expedition party pass the night of March 29? What discussions are happening and what are the revelations of this night?

4. 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?

5. Explain Steinbeck's theory on how man can improve himself and the human race if only he studies certain cycles in civilization.

6. Sparky and Tiny are always anxious to spend some time in the towns, which they are unable to do in Santa Rosalia. Give probable reasons as to why the two are always looking forward to spending some time in the towns.

7. Briefly explain Steinbeck's thoughts about a place being friendly or unfriendly. What instances led him to these thoughts?

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

9. Discuss Steinbeck's theory on how a harsh environment makes survivors out of its inhabitants, and how he came to this train of thought.

10. Describe the profile of the specimens the expedition party collects. Provide details about the group's interest in all of these specimens, as explained by Steinbeck himself.

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