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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) Portuguese.
(b) Italians.
(c) Liberians.
(d) Iberians.

2. 16th century salt was produced by _____.
(a) Evaporation.
(b) Chemical extraction.
(c) Mining.
(d) Erosion.

3. Who believed that if Britain lost its Newfoundland fishing ships based in Plymouth alone, it would be the greatest blow the country has ever been given?
(a) John Cabot.
(b) Christopher Columbus.
(c) Sir Walter Raleigh.
(d) John Smith.

4. Europe's best salt was supposed to have come from which country?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Britain.

5. Where was the Puritan minister, Francis Higgenson, from?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Salem.
(c) New York.
(d) Gloucester.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the one freshwater cod?

3. What is the throat of the cod called?

4. What is stuffed cod stomach called in the Scottish Highlands?

5. Where were slaves purchased with cured cod?

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