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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 Summary (Chapter 7 Friday's Salt, Chapter 8 A Nordic Dream, Chapter 9 A Nordic Dream).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What meat is Parma famous for producing?
(a) Tartar.
(b) Ham.
(c) Steak.
(d) Pork chops.

2. Why was the payment the Roman soldiers received called a salary?
(a) They were sometimes paid in salt.
(b) They celebrated their salary with a heavily salted meal.
(c) They often saved up their money to buy salt mines.
(d) They used their money to buy salt for their families.

3. What is Parmigiano-Reggiano more commonly known as?
(a) Cheddar cheese.
(b) Parmesan cheese.
(c) Parma ham.
(d) Stilton cheese.

4. What animal did the Celts prize over all others?
(a) The pig.
(b) The cow.
(c) The dog.
(d) The sheep.

5. What food is it thought that Marco Polo introduced to Italy?
(a) Pasta.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Olive oil.
(d) Chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Romans used to salt their greens?

2. What is the title of Chapter 10?

3. What group was the ruling class of Rome?

4. Which Chinese river is known as the father of floods?

5. For which Italian city did the Barcelonans buy imported salt?

(see the answer key)

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