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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7( Chapter 16 The War between the Salts, Chapter 17 Red Salt).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country does the author say he bought the rock?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) USA.
(d) Spain.

2. What is the title of Chapter 6?
(a) Two Ports and the Prosciutto in Between.
(b) The Salt of the Earth.
(c) A Sprinkle of Salt Goes a Long Way.
(d) Opening the Way for Others.

3. On what day did the Catholics ban the eating of meat?
(a) Mondays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Thurdays.

4. Which empire did Marco Polo study for twenty-five years?
(a) The British empire.
(b) The Mongol empire.
(c) The Aztec empire.
(d) The Spanish empire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Spanish town does the author mention in this section?

2. What is the title of Chapter 20?

3. What is the title of Chapter 17?

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

5. What European language group is Basque related to?

(see the answer key)

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