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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. Which empire did Marco Polo study for twenty-five years?
(a) The Aztec empire.
(b) The British empire.
(c) The Spanish empire.
(d) The Mongol empire.

2. In which state did Jefferson live?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Virginia.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

3. What two groups was Rome divided between?
(a) Patricians and plebeians.
(b) Celts and Huns.
(c) Gods and men.
(d) Normans and Romans.

4. How did the British create serious salt shortages during the American War for Independence?
(a) They took over all the towns with salt industries.
(b) They blew up the salt mines.
(c) They befriended the Native Indians.
(d) They blockaded American ports.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other country developed a sauce similar to Garum?

2. What meat is Parma famous for producing?

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

4. What fish needs to be salted immediately or it will go bad?

5. In which country is Salzburg a town?

(see the answer key)

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