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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Passengers were often faced with what group?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Swindlers.
(d) Immigration officers.

2. The Irish were told to move which item away from their doors?
(a) Pets.
(b) Rotted potatoes.
(c) Manure.
(d) Infected children.

3. What act was passed in April 1848?
(a) Corn Laws Act.
(b) Imperialism Act.
(c) Common Laws Act.
(d) Treason Felony Act.

4. What is "auld sod?"
(a) Whiskey.
(b) A saved soul.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Dog.

5. What item was used to protect the crop after harvest?
(a) Water.
(b) Pesticide.
(c) Clay.
(d) Ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other diseases were carried by which insect/animal?

2. How many children did Mrs. O'Donnel have?

3. What was a major concern aboard the ships?

4. How much did moneylenders charge in interest?

5. How many inhabitants were in Ireland at this time?

(see the answer key)

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