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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 Summary (Chapter 13 Salt and Independence, Chapter 14 Liberte, Egalite, Tax Breaks, Chapter 15 Preserving Independence).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reinstated the salt tax in France?
(a) Napolean.
(b) Louis XI.
(c) Baptiste.
(d) Camus.

2. Which continent did the Vikings go to in search of cod?
(a) Oceania.
(b) Asia.
(c) North America.
(d) South America.

3. What is the direct translation of Via Salaria?
(a) Salt freeway.
(b) Salt road.
(c) Salt river.
(d) Salt path.

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

5. What is the title of Chapter 16?
(a) Purple Salt.
(b) Red Salt.
(c) Divided Between Worlds.
(d) The War Between the Salts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people were exempt from military service in the American War for Independence?

2. What Irish dish became the official meat of the British navy?

3. What country was Matthias Schleiden from?

4. In what way is Garum similar to soy sauce?

5. What famous explorer does the author mention in this section?

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