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

2. John Cabot claimed what land for England?
(a) Newfoundland.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Maine.
(d) Nova Scotia.

3. According to the author, what is the most notable sport the Basques are known for?
(a) Jai alai.
(b) Badminton.
(c) Table tennis.
(d) Field hockey.

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

5. What is cod pickled with in barrels?
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Brine.
(d) Vinegar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who outlawed the Basque language?

2. What color of the meat of a cod is the result of sluggish muscle tissue?

3. Which Spanish Basque city provided anchors and metal fittings with its ironworks and grew with the cod boom?

4. What was the premier French fishing port in Newfoundland in the early 16th century?

5. Who backed Giovanni da Verrazzano on his travels?

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