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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the expedition party hear about Mulege which make it an undesirable destination?
(a) That there are many poisonous fish in the water.
(b) That visitors are clubbed by unfriendly locals.
(c) That snakes litter the area.
(d) That the place has unfair port fees and malaria.

2. Where does the expedition party sail next on Easter Sunday?
(a) They return to Magdalene Bay because tex forgot the collections he had.
(b) Out of the lagoon and to the next collecting stop south of Marcial Point.
(c) They leave La Paz and sail north to Tribecca.
(d) They finally sail to Cortez, Mexico.

3. What specific food does the crew fight about, leading them to decide to stop making it?
(a) Strawberry pies.
(b) Lemon pies.
(c) Apple pies.
(d) Blueberry pies.

4. Why does the crew forego stopping at Santa Rosalia?
(a) There are several unfriendly locals in Santa Rosalia.
(b) They are already pressed for time.
(c) Santa Rosalia asks for very steep visitors' taxes.
(d) There is not much to see in Santa Rosalia.

5. What does Sparky accidentally do on April 3?
(a) He harpoons a dog.
(b) He harpoons a bat.
(c) He harpoons a stingray.
(d) He harpoons a cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony berates Tiny and Sparky?

2. What do the members of the expedition party feel when they see fishermen in their spotless white outfits?

3. Which statement best describes Puerto Refugio?

4. What is the best description for Santa Rosalia?

5. From his philosophical discussions, what does Steinbeck suddenly suggest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain Steinbeck's thoughts about a place being friendly or unfriendly. What instances led him to these thoughts?

2. How do the members of the expedition party pass the night of March 29? What discussions are happening and what are the revelations of this night?

3. Describe the profile of the specimens the expedition party collects. Provide details about the group's interest in all of these specimens, as explained by Steinbeck himself.

4. Discuss on Steinbeck's theory on how relaxation and laziness can lead to greater productivity.

5. In Marcial Point around noon on Easter Sunday, Steinbeck and Ricketts manage to catch a big, beautiful lobster despite the difficulties they have encountered. How do you think Steinbeck and Ricketts managed to catch this lobster? Speculate on the efforts of the team.

6. Describe the strange experience the group has with the Americans and the Mexicans they encounter in Angeles Bay.

7. When the group is discussing the activities of the Japanese dredge boats and trawlers, Steinbeck contradicts himself from his earlier position on food wastage. What is Steinbeck's new position on the food wastage?

8. Provide a description to how Steinbeck, Ricketts and the crew do the labeling and sorting of their collected specimen.

9. It is mentioned that Tex is getting married and therefore should be watching his weight very keenly. Speculate on Tex's marriage. Why did he agree to sail even when he is getting married? Why can't he stay on a diet to look good on his wedding day?

10. Near Guaymas, the crew feel a little contempt over the fact that the fishermen they see are too spotless in their white outfits. Explain briefly the circumstances and why the crew feel such contempt.

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