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1. In the family Salmonidae, there are several species of fish. If you went to a salmon banquet, which fish would you NOT find on the menu?
2. Some of the richest primitive tribes were the Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest coast of America, because of the abundance of easily obtained food. Some tribes had a ritual involving salmon bones. What did they do with the bones in this ritual?
3. The Indian tribes at Celilo on the Columbia River were gifted with a wonderful way to catch enough of the returning salmon, to be able to trade with faraway tribes that came for the precious fish. What did Celilo have?
4. When the famous explorers, Lewis and Clark, reached the Indian tribes of the Columbia River in October 1805, the Indian tribes fed them well. But for the main dish, they usually only had two choices. What were they?
5. Because of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State, Indian tribes of the upper Columbia River were not only deprived of salmon, a food staple, but also age-old customs, concerning salmon.
6. In the area of the Columbia River Gorge, where the river had to cut through the Cascade Mountains, people have learned not to let their dogs eat raw salmon. Why not?
7. Atlantic salmon are known as a delicious meat as well as a fighting breed, making them great for what kind of fishing?
8. Unlike Pacific salmon, most Atlantic salmon do not die after spawning, but try to return to the ocean or lakes from which they came.
9. Smoked salmon is an ageless favorite. There are many ways to smoke a salmon, such as a smokehouse or a smoker. There is a method of smoking your catch without either of the above. This method uses a certain item which you can purchase, or make your own; this method uses one of these choices. Which would you pick, to make a tasty salmon?
10. This is about a "very unique" country in the far north of the world. Some call it part of Scandinavia, but it is not really considered a part. Traditionally, salmon has been an important part of the diet of the people of this country. Since it also has a unique language, with unique spellings, I will give you the name of some of the salmon dishes, and you will work out what country it is, from the spellings. In this language, the accent is on the first syllable. Ready?
Lohikeitto (Salmon soup).
Kalikukko (Fish pie in rye bread crust).
Graavilohi (Salt-cured salmon).
Which country enjoys these dishes?
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