Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance Trivia Quiz!
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The Cape Cod Commercial fishermen's Alliance is a very well recognized non-profit organization which is working to make sure of the development and optimization of creative solutions that encourage a healthy marine ecosystem with strong fishing businesses. The Cape prides itself on its close proximity to the sea. Take this quiz and test your smarts, fishy-style!
Questions and Answers
- 1.What famous explorer named Cape Cod after he caught a ton of cod in the waters off the Cape?
- A.
Benjamin Franklin
- B.
Barry Clifford
- C.
Bartholomew Gosnold
- D.
Samuel De Champlain
- 2.What year was the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association formed?
- A.
1950
- B.
1964
- C.
1972
- D.
1991
- 3.The term "longlining" is defined as attracting fish with a central fishing line that ranges from one to more than 50 miles (80 km) long.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.What do members of the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association fish with?
- A.
Hooks
- B.
Lines
- C.
Smaller nets
- D.
All of the above
- 5.Is it true that bluefish are aggressive game fish that will put up a fight when caught?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The Cape offers great saltwater fishing, but there is little opportunity for freshwater fishing here.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Surfcasting means to fish by casting a line into the sea from the shore or near the shore.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Is it true that the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association wants to change its name?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Is it true that President Grover Cleveland liked to fish on Cape Cod?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.What is "ghost gear?"
- A.
The ghosts of deceased fishermen
- B.
Derelict fishing gear
- C.
Transparent fishing gear
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