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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author writes about which county?
(a) Killarney.
(b) Kent.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Cork.

2. Who had the highest status at the time?
(a) Large farmers.
(b) Landlords.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Merchants.

3. What kind of container was used to transport the harvested crops?
(a) Wood.
(b) Plastic.
(c) Wicker.
(d) Metal.

4. What was the primary source of income for most large farms?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Grains.
(c) Corn.
(d) Dairy herds.

5. What material was used to construct the walls of the cabins?
(a) Thatch.
(b) Stone.
(c) Logs.
(d) Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which month was plagued by heavy rains?

2. About one-third of the Irish held what occupation?

3. What agreement officially joined the United Kingdom?

4. During which month was the second crop harvested?

5. To whom did the Prime Minister go to for help?

(see the answer key)

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