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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - A Fish Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was murdered in the Icelandic fishing station of Grindavík in 1532?
(a) John the Broad.
(b) John Smith.
(c) John Cabot.
(d) Erik the Red.

2. What are cod called after the larval stage?
(a) Creepers.
(b) Spawn.
(c) Spelders.
(d) Juveniles.

3. What is the throat of the cod called?
(a) The gargle.
(b) The tongue.
(c) The tonsil.
(d) The gullet.

4. What was the French salt tax called?
(a) Franc sel.
(b) Sels tax.
(c) Gabargent.
(d) Gabelle.

5. What is the name of the one freshwater cod?
(a) Burbot.
(b) Pollock.
(c) Grayling.
(d) Haddock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were most explorers trying to get to in the 16th century?

2. What did the Pilgrims fail to bring to North America that would aid in their survival?

3. What color of the meat of a cod is the result of sluggish muscle tissue?

4. Where is Pacific cod found?

5. What is the air bladder of the cod used for in industry?

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