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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - The Last Hunters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kept Newfoundland fish processing plants alive for a short time when the cod ran out?
(a) Arctic cod.
(b) Russian cod.
(c) Haddock.
(d) Herring.

2. Iceland is encrusted with _____.
(a) Sand.
(b) Dead sea creatures.
(c) Barnacles.
(d) Lava.

3. According to the book, who is the biggest buyer of the draggers' catch?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Gorton's.
(c) Spain.
(d) Long John Silver's.

4. The Basques made the transition from landing and processing cod to becoming _____.
(a) Importers.
(b) Spice traders.
(c) Pilots.
(d) Navigators.

5. _____ were blamed for cod disappearances in the 19th century.
(a) Pollution.
(b) Migratory patterns.
(c) A volcanic eruption.
(d) Global warming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Baisfa is one of the largest Basque _____ companies.

2. What were leaders of the trawler industry and chip shop guilds called?

3. FPI stands for _____.

4. "In gadiform fish, evolution is seen in the _____."

5. Which London newspaper reported that the Icelanders were very difficult to deal with in the third Cod War?

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