FISHING
ANSWER KEY

"Eight Days in July"
Comprehension Questions

1. The Blockade took place at the wharf in Shelburne.

2. The Blockade took place from July 23 to July 31, 1993.

3. The South West Nova Fixed Gear Association led the protest.

4. In the week before the Blockade, these things took place: #1 The fishermen's haddock bycatch quota was almost gone. #2 A Cuban fishing vessel stopped in Shelburne to unload its cargo of silver hake and undersize haddock was found. #3 On July 23, a Russian freighter came to Shelburne to unload its cargo of cod and haddock.

5. The boat that was blockaded was the Pioneer Murmana and it was from Russia.

6. More than 100 boats were involved in the Blockade.

7. Some fishermen put Christmas trees on their boats to symbolize the fact that they were prepared to continue the Blockade until Christmas.

"Eight Days in July"
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