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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which month was the first crop harvested?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) October.
(d) December.

2. What was not a typical cash crop for farmers?
(a) Oats.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Barley.
(d) Soybeans.

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

4. Most of Ireland's economy was based on what?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Tourism.
(c) Breweries.
(d) Fishing.

5. During which month was the second crop harvested?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had the highest status at the time?

2. How many acres were planted?

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

4. Which of the following was not a category listed for class status?

5. The crops were plagued by what?

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