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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important part of history is happening at the time of the expedition?
(a) The Formula One Grand Prix.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Summer Olympics.
(d) World War II.

2. Aside from their daily experiences during the expedition, what other topics are discussed by the author?
(a) Philosophy, mankind, biology and history.
(b) Culinary arts, Hollywood, and botany.
(c) Literature, entertainment, laws and environment.
(d) Politics, religion, physics and war.

3. Why does the crew prefer to catch and eat any other fish than the porpoises?
(a) According to Steinbeck, it was probably because the porpoises were too human-like.
(b) Because the propoises were poisonous.
(c) Because porpoises were known to have high levels of salt, which was not advisable for someone sailing at sea.
(d) Because porpoises make the crew sleepy, making them unable to steer the boat properly.

4. Why does the author rant about the outboard motor?
(a) Because it has a foul odor.
(b) Because it has brought them much hardship during the expedition.
(c) Because its appearance is not attractive.
(d) Because it is very noisy.

5. What is interesting about the bonito and other fish that caught Steinbeck and Ricketts' attention?
(a) Their colors are different from when they are alive to when they are dead and preserved.
(b) They swim opposite the sea current.
(c) They swim in groups of twelve.
(d) They change their colors as the sun shines on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Steinbeck and Ricketts photograph the bonito and other fish?

2. How are Tiny and Sparky presented?

3. What are John Steinbeck's lamentations about?

4. What do Tiny and Sparky do while they are on watch?

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

(see the answer key)

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