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

2. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts buy that was eventually taken by US customs?
(a) A local liquor that is reputed to increase alertness when at sea.
(b) A local liquor that is reputed to substitute for fuel.
(c) A local liquor that is reputed to be an aphrodisiac.
(d) A local liquor that is reputed to enable men to survive without water for more than a week.

3. How does Steinbeck describe a scientist's reaction to death of a sea creature?
(a) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as a child getting the toy that he wished for.
(b) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as someone finally climbing a mountain that is so hard to climb.
(c) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an exciting adventure.
(d) He describes the scientist's approach to the experience as an opportunity to learn more about the species.

4. What does the expedition party do differently on the morning of March 28?
(a) They have tea instead of coffee for breakfast.
(b) They have breakfast in bed.
(c) They have omelettes, which they haven't had in days.
(d) They have a late morning, waking up at nine am.

5. What does the expedition party do on their last night ashore when their boat is ready and loaded?
(a) They sleep early in preparation for the journey.
(b) They take part in the celebration games.
(c) They drink wine all night and play cards.
(d) They pray the rosary.