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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What limitation does the expedition party have that is particular to their voyage?
(a) They only have six weeks to complete their entire voyage, on top of constraints presented by the tides.
(b) They have only a small crew compared to other voyages with dozens of crew on board.
(c) They have a limited supply of food and drinks, and medicine, too.
(d) They can only sail in the morning because their light is not as powerful as those of the other voyages.

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

3. What is The Log from the Sea of Cortez?
(a) It is a seaman's book they found on the Sea of Cortez which contains important information on marine biology.
(b) It is a very special wood found by John Steinbeck and his close friend, Ed Ricketts when they went to Cortez.
(c) It is the journal describing the marino biology expedition carried out by John Steinbeck and his close friend, Ed Ricketts.
(d) It is the wood sold out by the expedition party to several cities in Mexico.

4. On March 31, almost three weeks ate sea, what observation does Steinbeck make regarding the collections they have acquired so far?
(a) Steinbeck observes that they have collected close to a ton of species and they cannot take it all home because it was just too much weight for the boat to take.
(b) Steinbeck notes that they are more interested in the common species rather than the rare species.
(c) Steinbeck notes that their collection is as varied the crew's personalities.
(d) Steinbeck notes that they have amassed a significant collection, which will fetch good prices at the markets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most competent in commanding the wheel?

2. What actually happens to Tex's weight in the face of the crew's attempt to put him on a diet?

3. What happens to the vessel during Tiny and Sparky's watch?

4. What is the Western Flyer?

5. Which statement best describes Concepcion Bay, the expedition's next destination?

(see the answer key)

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