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

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

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

4. Which of the following countries did not go to America to find salt?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Holland.

5. What is Nitrous Oxide more commonly known as?
(a) Laughing gas.
(b) Tear gas.
(c) Jumping gas.
(d) Jack gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which continent did the Vikings go to in search of cod?

2. Which was most likely the first civilization to realize salting food could preserve it?

3. What meat is Parma famous for producing?

4. Why did Egyptian priests abstain from salt?

5. What the area of Bohemia now called?

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