Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Mark Kurlansky
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Mark Kurlansky
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - A Fish Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to one theory, the Basques are thought to be the original _____.
(a) Liberians.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Italians.
(d) Iberians.

2. What did the Pilgrims fail to bring to North America that would aid in their survival?
(a) Fishing tackle.
(b) Building tools.
(c) Wool.
(d) Medicines.

3. What was the name of the island that Thomas Croft and John Jay searched for in the Atlantic?
(a) Gough.
(b) Gran Canaria.
(c) Hy-Brasil.
(d) Appat.

4. Where were slaves purchased with cured cod?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Tanzania.
(c) West Africa.
(d) New Zealand.

5. What was the original name of John Cabot?
(a) Juan Cabota.
(b) Jean Cabotte.
(c) Hans Kabut.
(d) Giovanni Caboto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the air bladder of the cod used for in industry?

2. What is cod pickled with in barrels?

3. What is the name of the tropical body of water that once ran around the earth east-west and connected all the oceans?

4. Who outlawed the Basque language?

5. What is the name of the long tube of air bladder in a cod that fills and adjusts swimming depth?

(see the answer key)

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