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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck say about the authors of the descriptions written about Cabo San Lucas?
(a) Each description is just a copycat of the earlier description published about the place.
(b) Each description reflects the educational background of the author.
(c) Each description shows the biases of the author, depending on whether or not they liked their visit to the place.
(d) Each description reflects the world view and personality of the author.

2. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?
(a) Magdalena Bay.
(b) San Diego Bay.
(c) Marina Bay.
(d) Pescadero Point.

3. What difficulty does the expedition party encounter when they were collecting specimen in Cabo San Lucas?
(a) 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.
(b) The local officials do not want them to take anything away, and suggest instead that they study the specimen while they are ashore.
(c) The local policemen require that each should have driver's license, which Steinbeck and Ricketts do not have.
(d) The locals do not want them to go ashore which make collecting specimen an impossibility.

4. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?
(a) They pray the rosary.
(b) They take part in the celebration games.
(c) They sleep early in preparation for the journey.
(d) They drink wine all night and play cards.

5. Which statement best describes the marine life in Puerto Escondido?
(a) There is no marine life to speak of.
(b) The number of specimens are increased due to the wide variety of habitats and niches in the entrance of the bay.
(c) The number of specimens are reduced because the tide carries them all out of the island.
(d) The marine life is greatly preserved by the locals, as shown from many posters seen around town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be an accurate description of the expedition party's day on March 23?

2. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?

3. What are the two types of biologists, as discussed by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts?

4. How does Steinbeck describe a scientist's reaction to death of a sea creature?

5. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do to Tiny's prey?

(see the answer key)

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