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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which county was a 16 year old arrested?
(a) County Waterford.
(b) County Mayo.
(c) County Kilkenny.
(d) County Cork.

2. What happened to the man that stole the food?
(a) Died from shock.
(b) Got caught.
(c) Burned his hands.
(d) Was beaten.

3. What time of year was most popular for sailing to America?
(a) Late fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Late summer.
(d) Spring.

4. Although the United States never officially offered aid, it did send what items?
(a) Food and livestock.
(b) Water and antibiotics.
(c) Seed potatoes and clothing.
(d) Food and clothing.

5. By August, the kitchens were feeding how many people per day?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 3 million.
(c) 200,000.
(d) 450,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was commonly added to the water barrels?

2. What job would be likely for one of the workers?

3. How many people were allowed into the kitchen area at one time?

4. The imported corn could feed how many people?

5. Trevelyan decided that the Irish could be saved via which food?

(see the answer key)

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