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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the arrest take place?
(a) Waterford.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Claire.
(d) Kilkenny.

2. According to Rossa, what killed out the "good people?"
(a) Fairies.
(b) Greed.
(c) The British.
(d) Tyranny.

3. Which of the following is not listed as a forgotten tradition?
(a) Wakes.
(b) Burials.
(c) Sunday meals.
(d) Welcoming strangers.

4. What act was passed in April 1848?
(a) Treason Felony Act.
(b) Imperialism Act.
(c) Common Laws Act.
(d) Corn Laws Act.

5. Landlords were required to pay for a tenant's stay in the workhouse for how long?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 months.

6. In which month was the report released?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) August.
(d) December.

7. To which city was the Illustrated News related?
(a) Bristol.
(b) London.
(c) Galway.
(d) Skibberdeen.

8. The Irish were told to move which item away from their doors?
(a) Rotted potatoes.
(b) Manure.
(c) Infected children.
(d) Pets.

9. What caused the hike in evictions?
(a) Galway Act.
(b) Landlord incentives.
(c) Higher taxes.
(d) Free passage to America.

10. How many of Ireland's unions were on the verge of bankruptcy?
(a) 70.
(b) 90.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

11. What were created to simulate traditional burial?
(a) Bottomless coffins.
(b) Crematoriums.
(c) Tombstones.
(d) Mausoleums.

12. What was used to deter the smell of death?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Lime.
(c) Ammonia.
(d) Flowers.

13. How many people did a landlord evict in one night?
(a) 200.
(b) 800.
(c) 400.
(d) 1,200.

14. The leaders from Young Ireland went to which city?
(a) Munich.
(b) New York.
(c) Skibberdeen.
(d) Paris.

15. Which of the following was not in great need by Young Ireland?
(a) Munitions.
(b) Strategy.
(c) Organization.
(d) Members.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the first name of Mrs. O'Donnel?

4. How many children did Mrs. O'Donnel have?

5. Which of the following was not recommended for preventing disease?

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