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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tiny do when they reach Magdalena Bay?
(a) Tiny harpoons a porpoise.
(b) Tiny harpoons a sea-turtle.
(c) Tiny harpoons a small crab.
(d) Tiny harpoons a sea anemone.

2. Where does the expedition team go the next morning, March 13?
(a) San Diego Bay.
(b) Los Angeles Bay.
(c) San Francisco Bay.
(d) Palo Alto Bay.

3. Who are the major characters and the expedition team leaders in the story?
(a) Tony Berry and Ed Ricketts.
(b) John Steinbeck and a World War II veteran.
(c) John Steinbeck and Tony Berry.
(d) John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.

4. According to John Steinbeck, what does a rusting, disorderly boat with its pain peeling off indicate?
(a) That the owner is most likely fond of changing clothes during the day.
(b) That the owner is most likely afraid of needles and injections.
(c) That the owner is most likely equally disheveled and careless.
(d) That the owner is most likely a very old man with some memory loss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many crew members are signed on for the expedition?

2. Steinbeck worries about the soldiers' reaction to what during their travel?

3. What does the author describe in the story, particularly at the beginning of the book?

4. What is Tony's requirement to the group?

5. Who is the captain of the ship for the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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