The Log from the Sea of Cortez Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Steinbeck's observation of the Indians at Espiritu Santo Island? (from March 20)

They are very respectful of their elders, always giving way to people older than them.

They seem to lead lives that are strongly anchored on their ancestral practices.

They are not much different from Americans - they both love burgers.

They seem to have relatively simple, timeless and happy lives.

2.

What happens to the outboard motor on Black Saturday, March 23? (from March 23)

It was stuck by some piece of shirt and can no longer be used.

It falls apart and refused to run again.

It does not help them approach the island.

It chug-chugs noisily before breaking apart.

3.

What new species does the crew unsuccessfully try to collect in San Carlos Bay? (from March 30)

Sea snakes and star fish.

Seaweed and sandhoppers.

Sea urchins and eels.

Sea horses and anemone fish.

4.

What actually happens to Tex's weight in the face of the crew's attempt to put him on a diet? (from March 29)

He develops bulimia and the crew is regretful.

He gets sick and loses more than ten pounds.

He gains a few pounds by sneaking food at every opportunity.

He loses ten pounds after only five days of dieting.

5.

What difficulty does the expedition party encounter when they were collecting specimen in Cabo San Lucas? (from March 18)

The local policemen require that each should have driver's license, which Steinbeck and Ricketts do not have.

The local officials do not want them to take anything away, and suggest instead that they study the specimen while they are ashore.

Collecting specimens is difficult due to the unique characteristics of the species such as the posionous spines of the worms which was hazardous to the activity.

The locals do not want them to go ashore which make collecting specimen an impossibility.

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