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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 Summary (Chapter 10 The Hapsburg Pickle, Chapter 11 The Leaving of Liverpool, Chapter 12 American Salt Wars).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What became the most important salt producing town in England in the 9th century?
(a) Cheshire.
(b) Chester.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Bury.

2. Who is known as the most famous of Genoese sailors?
(a) Marco Polo.
(b) Arraggi Sacchi.
(c) Fernando Torres.
(d) Christopher Columbus.

3. What meat is Parma famous for producing?
(a) Pork chops.
(b) Tartar.
(c) Ham.
(d) Steak.

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

5. What did the Parma locals feed their pigs?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Butter.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) ham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two stones does the author say the rock was a cross between?

2. What culture is the author talking about at the beginning of Chapter 8?

3. Which country does the author write about in Chapter 12?

4. Why were dead bodies so important to the Egyptians?

5. What color would the Celts paint their bodies when fighting?

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