The Log from the Sea of Cortez Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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The Log from the Sea of Cortez Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the newest team member that joins the expedition party on March 23?
(a) No one.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Robert.
(d) Ronald.

2. Why are Steinbeck and Ricketts delighted that the Indians will actually do the hunting?
(a) Because they befriend the Indians and feel safe beside them.
(b) Because they really do not want to kill anything.
(c) Because Indians are known to have very accurate shots and they would like to witness some.
(d) Because they are fans of Indian hunters and they would like to see some in action.

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

4. Why does the crew prefer to catch and eat any other fish than the porpoises?
(a) Because the propoises were poisonous.
(b) According to Steinbeck, it was probably because the porpoises were too human-like.
(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.

5. What does the expedition party do on their first night at sea?
(a) They play cards while drinking beer.
(b) They identify the different constellation and gave a price on who can name the most.
(c) They sing love songs and read poems to the stars.
(d) They stay out to look at the stars while taking turns on the helm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the expedition party sail next on Easter Sunday?

2. What does the expedition party find when they finally landed on the shores of San Jose Island?

3. How are Tiny and Sparky presented?

4. Why does the author write the story?

5. What do members of the party feel when they are the one manning the wheel?

(see the answer key)

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