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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. Sterling", according to Kurlansky, means what?
(a) Pound.
(b) Of assured value.
(c) Commonly available.
(d) 100% silver.

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

3. What are the best shore spaces for drying catch called?
(a) Salt caves.
(b) Fishing rooms.
(c) Sloops.
(d) Line shacks.

4. What is the Anglo-Saxon word that means "a place that has salt"?
(a) Ville.
(b) Ham.
(c) Wich.
(d) Chester.

5. Where were most explorers trying to get to in the 16th century?
(a) Asia.
(b) California.
(c) South America.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "Naumkeag" mean?

2. What are cod called after the larval stage?

3. In Great Britain since the nineteenth century, cod has meant ____.

4. What was the Northern European product called when winter fish is dried without salting?

5. According to the author, what is the most notable sport the Basques are known for?

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