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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 Summary (Chapter 5 Salting it Away in the Adriatic, Chapter 6, Two Ports and the Prosciutto in Between).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the direct translation of Saltzburg?
(a) Salt town.
(b) Salt lime.
(c) Salt river.
(d) Salt hole.

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

3. For which Italian city did the Barcelonans buy imported salt?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Parma.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

4. Which Spanish town does the author mention in this section?
(a) Cardona.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Goylaya.
(d) Cordelia.

5. What did the Egyptians mix with Brine to make Oxalme?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Yoghurt.
(c) Fennel.
(d) Olive oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meat were the Celts best known for?

2. What was known as Cordona's main treasure?

3. What is the title of Chapter 6?

4. What did the Romans call the salt they gave out to everybody?

5. What is Parmigiano-Reggiano more commonly known as?

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