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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?
(a) Because of the war, he is worried that the soldiers might not understand the nature of their equipment and the purpose of their travels.
(b) He is worried that the soldiers might want to join them which will result to problems in food and water.
(c) He is worried that the soldiers might ask to hide in the vessel.
(d) He is worried that the soldiers might ask them to give up their supplies for the war.

2. What is taking place on the day before the expedition party leaves for its journey?
(a) A mass to bless the travelers in their journey.
(b) A celebration for the success of the expedition.
(c) A mass asking for good harvest.
(d) A celebration marking the end of the sardine fishing season.

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

4. 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 reduced because the tide carries them all out of the island.
(c) The number of specimens are increased due to the wide variety of habitats and niches in the entrance of the bay.
(d) The marine life is greatly preserved by the locals, as shown from many posters seen around town.

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 church and its associated mission.
(c) A famous restaurant known for its flapjacks.
(d) A famous beach filled with starfishes and sea turtles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tex find out about the skiff's outboard motor?

3. What does the expedition party find when they finally landed on the shores of San Jose Island?

4. What does Steinbeck notice about the sense of time of the local people of Cabo San Lucas?

5. What type of biologist is preferred by John Steinbeck?

(see the answer key)

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