1. Why does the crew forego stopping at Santa Rosalia?
(a) There are several unfriendly locals in Santa Rosalia.
(b) They are already pressed for time.
(c) There is not much to see in Santa Rosalia.
(d) Santa Rosalia asks for very steep visitors' taxes.

2. What do the members of the expedition party feel when they see fishermen in their spotless white outfits?
(a) They feel some contempt as a result of being a bit dingy and salt-encrusted.
(b) They find the white shirts very nice and wondered where they bought them.
(c) They wonder what detergents these fishermen use and vow to use it when they return home.
(d) They don't believe these are real fishermen since fishermen do not wear white.

3. What does the expedition party do after sorting the specimen they have collected?
(a) They buy jewelry for their girlfriends and wives back at home.
(b) They pack all the specimen in ice bags and send it back to the US.
(c) They go ashore and visit a local cantina in the town of San Lucas.
(d) They sell the specimen to the locals in San Lucas.

4. 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 world view and personality of the author.
(c) Each description reflects the educational background of the author.
(d) Each description shows the biases of the author, depending on whether or not they liked their visit to the place.

5. Which statement best describes Concepcion Bay, the expedition's next destination?
(a) There is not marine life in the bay, and so the crew left hastily.
(b) Schools of tuna amd swordfish can be found in the bay and leap all around them.
(c) There are so many jellyfish and sea anemone clearly seen from the deck of the boat.
(d) Too many rocks can be found near the shore, which signals the unwillingness of the town to accept visitors.