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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7( Chapter 16 The War between the Salts, Chapter 17 Red Salt).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Egyptian priests abstain from salt?
(a) It excited sexual desire.
(b) It damaged one's skin.
(c) It was addictive.
(d) It killed brain power.

2. What other country developed a sauce similar to Garum?
(a) Japan.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Thailand.
(d) China.

3. How does one know if an English town was once a salt producing town?
(a) It has pool at the end of its name.
(b) It has wich at the end of its name.
(c) It has a Cathedral.
(d) It now has closed off mines.

4. Which country invaded the town of Veneto?
(a) Norway.
(b) Spain.
(c) Britain.
(d) Germany.

5. What is the title of Chapter 17?
(a) Pass Me the Salt.
(b) Red Salt.
(c) Forming Clouds.
(d) Pepper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the direct translation of Via Salaria?

2. Why was the payment the Roman soldiers received called a salary?

3. Which Spanish town does the author mention in this section?

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

5. What revolution began in 1789?

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