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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the surname of the farmer and his children?
(a) Donovan.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Trent.
(d) Rossa.

2. What was to blame for Ireland's poverty?
(a) Famine.
(b) Land system.
(c) Poor governance.
(d) High taxes.

3. What was considered to be a primary dietary staple?
(a) Potato.
(b) Flour.
(c) Corn.
(d) Sugar.

4. Where was the crop stored?
(a) In a smokehouse.
(b) In a cellar.
(c) In a warehouse.
(d) In a pit.

5. What was often cooked with cabbage leaves?
(a) Leeks.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Blood.
(d) Lamb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agreement officially joined the United Kingdom?

2. How many days per year did the average farmer work to pay the landlord?

3. Men often walked many miles to find what object?

4. What kind of container was used to transport the harvested crops?

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

(see the answer key)

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