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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not listed as an occasion for farmers to travel away from the farm?
(a) Going to the market.
(b) Going to the doctor.
(c) Attending weddings.
(d) Going to mass.

2. How many inhabitants were in Ireland at this time?
(a) 8 million.
(b) 6 million.
(c) 3 million.
(d) 4.5 million.

3. In what year was the National School System established?
(a) 1831.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1838.
(d) 1853.

4. Cummins contacted which of the following regarding the plight of the Irish?
(a) Earl of Sandwich.
(b) Lord Trevelyan.
(c) Queen Victoria.
(d) Duke of Wellington.

5. What was the new Prime Minister's royal title?
(a) Prince.
(b) Lord.
(c) Baron.
(d) Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was often cooked with cabbage leaves?

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

3. In 1690, Protestant King William of Orange defeated the Irish at which river?

4. What was deposited due to wind and rain?

5. At what location did laborers gather to complain about lack of wages?

(see the answer key)

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