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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8(Chapter 18 The Odium of Sodium, Chapter 19 The Mythology of Geology, Chapter 20 The Soil Never Sets On).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Saint Barbara the patron saint of?
(a) German sailors.
(b) German salt miners.
(c) British sailors.
(d) German salt traders.

2. What is Appert's nationality?
(a) French.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Spanish.
(d) British.

3. What is Parmigiano-Reggiano more commonly known as?
(a) Stilton cheese.
(b) Parmesan cheese.
(c) Parma ham.
(d) Cheddar cheese.

4. What did people find in the USA whilst looking for salt deposits?
(a) Silver.
(b) Oil.
(c) Gold.
(d) Coal.

5. What was known as Cordona's main treasure?
(a) A silver mine.
(b) A gold mine.
(c) A sealake.
(d) A mountain of salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What took over the Mediterranean Sea as the main trade route for salt?

2. On which river are the Salzburg and Hallein salt mines located?

3. Which country does Chapter 23 examine?

4. What famous company did a man named Birdseye form?

5. What famous event happened in India in 1857?

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