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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the quarantined family members transported?
(a) Bus.
(b) Rowboat.
(c) Train.
(d) Carriage.

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

3. How many passengers were allowed aboard compared to the five ton limit according to the British?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. What job would be likely for one of the workers?
(a) Building bridges.
(b) Burning ruined crops.
(c) Teaching day school.
(d) Crushing stone.

5. What would people use to steal from farms?
(a) Trained dogs.
(b) Small children.
(c) Guns.
(d) Long sticks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Some "criminals" were transported to what location?

3. Who was Nicholas Cummins?

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

5. How many people were allowed into the kitchen area at one time?

(see the answer key)

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