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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - Limits.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One-third of the Iceland town of Heimaey was destroyed by _____ in 1973?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) A fire.
(c) Floods.
(d) A volcanic eruption.

2. Today, fish sticks are usually _____.
(a) Pacific pollock.
(b) Pacific cod.
(c) Ling cod.
(d) Haddock.

3. Who were infamous on the Grand Banks for the harshness of their working conditions?
(a) The French.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The British.
(d) The Portuguese.

4. What do New Englanders call smaller thin-shelled quahogs?
(a) Sandies.
(b) Mud bugs.
(c) Barnacles.
(d) Steamers.

5. What is the air bladder of the cod used for in industry?
(a) Isinglass.
(b) Fishing line.
(c) Fiberglass.
(d) Kevlar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1995, a system was initiated to restrict the total cod catch to _____ percent of the estimated stock.

2. Who was the father of Erik the Red?

3. Which British foreign secretary commented on the third Cod War saying that both sides have shown valor, but there was no need to show virility?

4. 16th century salt was produced by _____.

5. The 19th-century debate over longlining seemed to have been fueled by _____.

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