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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. Why did the Romans used to salt their greens?
(a) To eliminate the bitterness.
(b) To increase fertility.
(c) To protect the lining of their stomachs.
(d) As a peace offering for the Gods.

2. Which salted dish became particularly popular throughout Europe?
(a) Pasties.
(b) Sauerkraut.
(c) Kim-chi.
(d) Chutney.

3. What is the main town of Merseyside?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Cheshire.
(c) Chester.
(d) Wallasey.

4. In what way is Garum similar to soy sauce?
(a) It was a condiment used to salt food.
(b) It was used as a medicine.
(c) It is a black liquid.
(d) It contained soy beans.

5. What had to be done to English bacon before one cooked it?
(a) Dip it in water.
(b) Cover it with egg yolk.
(c) Hand it out to dry.
(d) Scrub with a cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is the lesser known river of England?

2. What kind of material did the Chinese use for the pipes of the first plumbing systems?

3. Who did the Basques learn shipbuilding from?

4. Which of the following did the Chinese not invent?

5. What do the French age their cheese in?

(see the answer key)

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