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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Steinbeck and Ricketts do to Tiny's prey?
2. What does the expedition party do on March 22, Good Friday?
3. What comparison does Steinbeck often refer to?
4. What is the author's description of Espiritu Santo Island?
5. How many crew members are signed on for the expedition?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly discuss the group's encounter when they try to have chicken for dinner. Can you give some rationale to the efforts the group went through just to have chicken for dinner?
2. Steinbeck notices two men and a woman in Cabo San Lucas, paddling their canoe to the boat to do a little talking. He remarks that the indigenous people's sense of time is different from theirs. Describe the group that Steinbeck encounters, and what about their appearance invites such remarks from Steinbeck?
3. Briefly explain Steinbeck's theory on "murdering" a boat.
4. Explain Steinbeck's remark on the contrast between Tiny's reaction to the death of the sea turtle and that of a scientist's.
5. Describe Steinbeck's theory on aphrodisiacs and how he encounters some in Cabo San Lucas.
6. Build on Steinbeck's theory of why the expedition members do not want to catch and cook porpoises.
7. Briefly state the discussions made by Steinbeck and Ricketts on different ways of thinking, particularly looking at the society and the balance that is maintained all the time, as specified by their given example on employment.
8. Briefly discuss Steinbeck's theory on the complications of western systems compared to the simplicity of some other cultures, such as the Indians'.
9. Describe Tex and make some assumptions on the way he looks.
10. What is Steinbeck's theory on the origin of the name of a certain place? What was the origin of Steinbeck's musings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Steinbeck uses many graphic comparisons in the book, such as the personification of a boat by man, the personification of the marine life, among others. Do you agree with Steinbeck's analogy? Why or why not? What other analogies can be used to describe the author's many observations in the story?
Essay Topic 2
The Log from the Sea of Cortez was created out of the author's own frustration over finding documentation that can help him in his voyage, and the desire to do favor for future travelers not to encounter the same fate. Do you think the log serves its purpose? Is there much to be gained from it by future sea travelers? Cite specific characteristics of the log that will be particularly helpful for future travelers.
Essay Topic 3
Steinbeck makes the observation that not having clear aims coupled with the continued need or want for more, leads to apparent useless pastimes such as sports and games. Do you agree or disagree to this observation? Be sure to support your position with specific instances from the story.
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