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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 Summary (Chapter 13 Salt and Independence, Chapter 14 Liberte, Egalite, Tax Breaks, Chapter 15 Preserving Independence).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country does the author write about in Chapter 12?
(a) USA.
(b) Japan.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. Why did the British claim it was okay to kidnap American soldiers?
(a) They were not men of God.
(b) They had deserted from the British Navy.
(c) They had British wives.
(d) They were slave owners.

3. Which of the following Italian cities flourished after the fall of Rome?
(a) Milan.
(b) Naples.
(c) Florence.
(d) Venice.

4. Why did the Romans used to salt their greens?
(a) To protect the lining of their stomachs.
(b) To eliminate the bitterness.
(c) To increase fertility.
(d) As a peace offering for the Gods.

5. What is the main town of Merseyside?
(a) Chester.
(b) Cheshire.
(c) Wallasey.
(d) Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What took over the Mediterranean Sea as the main trade route for salt?

2. How did the salt wars start?

3. What animal did the Celts prize over all others?

4. What fish needs to be salted immediately or it will go bad?

5. What vegetable did the French peasants serve lean blubber with?

(see the answer key)

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