Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 81 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 81 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How much did moneylenders charge in interest?
(a) 20-50%.
(b) 10-30%.
(c) 50-60%.
(d) 75%.

4. Which of the following was not a category listed for class status?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Serf.
(c) Laborer.
(d) Landowner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author writes about which county?

2. What system was designed to help workers earn money?

3. How many acres were planted?

4. What was the primary source of income for most large farms?

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

(see the answer key)

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