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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many passengers were allowed aboard compared to the five ton limit according to the Americans?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

3. Many farmers believed that the blight could not survive what?
(a) Pesticides.
(b) Winter.
(c) Heat.
(d) God's grace.

4. Although the United States never officially offered aid, it did send what items?
(a) Seed potatoes and clothing.
(b) Food and clothing.
(c) Water and antibiotics.
(d) Food and livestock.

5. What was the surname of the farmer and his children?
(a) Rossa.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Trent.
(d) Donovan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which town was evicted just before Christmas?

2. In which county was a 16 year old arrested?

3. In what year was the Poor Law Act established?

4. When did the leaders arrive in the city?

5. How old was Mrs. O'Donnel's son when he succumbed to the fever?

(see the answer key)

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