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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does the boat sail next on March 30 after collecting freshwater species?
2. What does the crew call the invertebrates that Steinbeck and Ricketts catch?
3. What statement does Steinbeck give about the war to illustrate his thinking about the human race?
4. Why does the party chose not to dock in Guaymas and instead anchor in a nearby bay?
5. How long does Tex suffer through the diet exercise?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. At the port city of Laredo, the members of the expedition team serve as merriment to the local girls. Speculate on the reasons on why this is so and give probable explanations to this happening.
3. Describe Steinbeck and Ricketts' encounter with the ranchers and vacationers, and their consequent big sheep-hunting expedition.
4. Describe Guardian Angel Island and how the crew takes to it. What were the feelings of the crew while they were on the island?
5. Describe how life in the Western Flyer becomes by the end of March. How does it chang compared when they first sailed to sea?
6. Discuss on Steinbeck's theory on how relaxation and laziness can lead to greater productivity.
7. 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.
8. Discuss Steinbeck's lamentations on the briefness of their expedition, and how he wished that they have brought full-sized aquariums.
9. Discuss the theories and examples presented by members of the expedition team on how persistence of beliefs of mind can overcome actual reality.
10. What does the expedition party encounter at the port of Guaymas? Explain their reactions to the situation.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Steinbeck makes some comments on the different reactions a scientist and a layman has on death. Expound this comment further. Describe the two reactions, define the uniqueness of each. What are the differences these two reactions will have? Do you think there will be times when a layman will have the same reaction as a scientist has, and vice versa? Why or why not? Cite several examples from the story.
Essay Topic 2
The Log from the Sea of Cortez is meant as a document to help future sea travelers. Instead it contains many discussions on philosophy, life, politics, war, among others. Do you think it would help if the author and the log if an outline was prescribed, or a guide as to what should be written down and how it should be presented? In short, what are the improvements that can be made to the Log from the Sea of Cortez to make it more faithful to its original objective, which is to help sea travelers with their voyage?
Essay Topic 3
There are many times in the book when members of the expedition party attempt to catch some sea creatures, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. What are the reasons why members of the expedition party want to catch fish? Is it just for food, or is it for fun? Or is it something else like proving their masculinity or superiority over other men? Support your answer with specific instances from the story.
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