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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8(Chapter 18 The Odium of Sodium, Chapter 19 The Mythology of Geology, Chapter 20 The Soil Never Sets On).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the most popular fish in Europe between the 16th and 18th century?
(a) Trout.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Cod.
(d) Herring.

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

4. What was it illegal to salt in France during the salt tax?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Fish.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reinstated the salt tax in France?

2. What is the author discussing at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. Why was cod such an important find?

4. Which country does Chapter 23 examine?

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

(see the answer key)

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