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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Skibberdeen was referred to as a:
(a) Slum.
(b) Port of entry.
(c) Metropolis.
(d) Border town.

2. Who offered advice to prevent or cure infection?
(a) British government.
(b) Midwives.
(c) Church.
(d) Newspaper.

3. According to the book, which of the following was not imported or exported?
(a) Livestock.
(b) Water.
(c) Corn.
(d) Grain.

4. The Prime Minister set up what kind of committee as a result of the famine?
(a) Political.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Criminal investigation.
(d) Agricultural.

5. In 1690, Protestant King William of Orange defeated the Irish at which river?
(a) Boyne.
(b) Danube.
(c) Fergus.
(d) Shannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was used to deter the smell of death?

2. Most of Ireland's economy was based on what?

3. Which was not among the membership of Young Ireland?

4. Which of the following was not funded by the Irish Fever Act?

5. The act required assistance from which segment of the population?

(see the answer key)

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