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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some "criminals" were transported to what location?
(a) Canada.
(b) United States.
(c) Australia.
(d) Britain.

2. Men often walked many miles to find what object?
(a) Corn.
(b) Bread.
(c) Cow.
(d) Pesticides.

3. In what year did Trevelyan approve an act to provide supplementary food?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1847.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1849.

4. What is "auld sod?"
(a) Dirt.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) A saved soul.
(d) Dog.

5. What was the young man's offense?
(a) Stealing potatoes.
(b) Lying.
(c) Poaching.
(d) Fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the Irish, packing belongings was what kind of task?

2. Which item was chained to the table at the kitchen?

3. What was a major concern aboard the ships?

4. Who was responsible for setting up soup kitchens?

5. What system was overwhelmed by the arrival of the Irish?

(see the answer key)

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