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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. The word for fresh cod in French is ____.
(a) Caude.
(b) Cabillaud.
(c) Cot.
(d) Cambraid.

2. What is a growth that is produced from the nitrates being stirred up by conflicting currents?
(a) Krill.
(b) Diatoms.
(c) Phytoplankton.
(d) Telonemia.

3. "In gadiform fish, evolution is seen in the _____."
(a) Eyes.
(b) Gills.
(c) Tails.
(d) Fins.

4. John Smith renamed _____ "New England".
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) Newfoundland.
(c) New Yorkshire.
(d) North Virginia.

5. What did the Pilgrims fail to bring to North America that would aid in their survival?
(a) Wool.
(b) Medicines.
(c) Fishing tackle.
(d) Building tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "Naumkeag" mean?

2. Where were slaves purchased with cured cod?

3. The eating habits of cod are classified as _____.

4. What do humpback whales feed on?

5. Who believed that if Britain lost its Newfoundland fishing ships based in Plymouth alone, it would be the greatest blow the country has ever been given?

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