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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - The Last Hunters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country, which doesn't have a history of international cooperation, is expanding its fishing capacity?
(a) Singapore.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) Korea.

2. In 1881, a shipyard in Hull built a steam-powered trawler called the _____.
(a) Card Shark.
(b) Zodiac.
(c) The Merry Widow.
(d) Insomniac.

3. According to the book, fishing is hardest on what part of the body?
(a) The eyes.
(b) The legs.
(c) The fingers.
(d) The back.

4. Baisfa is one of the largest Basque _____ companies.
(a) Balboa.
(b) Bucalo.
(c) Bilbao.
(d) Bacalao.

5. What fish was pointed out by the European Economic Community to be abundant off the coast of Scotland?
(a) Walleye.
(b) Herring.
(c) Blue whiting.
(d) Haddock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are twenty-foot, deckless skiffs called?

2. What river is Arrigorriaga on in Basque country?

3. Which British foreign secretary commented on the third Cod War saying that both sides have shown valor, but there was no need to show virility?

4. What were lobsters considered to be by the Pilgrims?

5. In an otter trawl, the bottom opening is maintained by a chain made more mobile by metal _____.

(see the answer key)

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