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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. "In gadiform fish, evolution is seen in the _____."

2. Where is Pacific cod found?

3. What were wind-dried whiting wetted with seawater to give them a special taste called?

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

5. What is the scientific name for cod?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of ocean currents do cod prefer?

2. Why did the cod trade relationship between Britain and Portugal deteriorate in the 16th century?

3. Why were New Englanders first drawn to the Caribbean in terms of trade?

4. Why is cod considered a fish that is easy to catch?

5. What happened when New Englanders become entrepreneurs? How did this conflict with the intent of the British Crown?

6. How does Pacific cod compare to Atlantic cod?

7. Where do the Basques live and how do they interpret their homeland?

8. How did the Basques become known for preserving cod?

9. How did John Cabot and his brother die?

10. Why did the Royal Fishery accountant, John Collins, publish a book on salt in 1682?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who implemented cod farming as a way to combat depleted catches? What are scientists' fears about cod farming today? What are the differences between cod and salmon farming? How is the constitution of a salmon different from that of a cod?

Essay Topic 2

How did cod as a world food staple perpetuate slavery in the 17th century? Which countries were involved? What other industry was involved?

Essay Topic 3

What happened in the French and Indian War? How was cod trade affected by the outcome? Which French colonies were affected? How? What do they produce?

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