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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the expedition party go on the morning of March 23, Black Saturday?
(a) San Diego Bay.
(b) Magdalena Bay.
(c) La Luz Bay.
(d) San Jose Island.

2. When the sea is very smooth, what does the crew do to take advantage of the calm seas?
(a) They play a game of hockey.
(b) They iron their clothes.
(c) They cook omelette which is very hard to cook perfectly on a rough sea,
(d) They label and sort their collection.

3. According to John Steinbeck, what does a well-cared for and lovingly maintained boat indicate?
(a) It indicates that the owner is most likely organized, efficient and in good shape.
(b) It indicates that the owner is most likely an only child who was spoiled by his parents.
(c) It indicates that the owner is most likely a body-builder with lots of muscles.
(d) It indicates that the owner is a secretary with a very sharp memory.

4. Where does the boat sail next on March 30 after collecting freshwater species?
(a) San Carlos Bay.
(b) Magdalena Bay.
(c) El Pueblo Bay.
(d) San Diego Bay.

5. What does the expedition party catch in Concepcion Bay?
(a) Sea anemone.
(b) Jellyfish.
(c) Swordfish.
(d) Tuna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the newest team member that joins the expedition party on March 23?

2. What instrument does Raul use, which Steinbeck and Ricketts buy from him?

3. Where is Puerto Refugio located?

4. What does Sparky collect to give to his friends back at home?

5. On March 18, where does the expedition party end up going when a wind rises before they were able to anchor?

(see the answer key)

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