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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to some farmers, tribes of ___ must have been warring over the potatoes?
(a) Fairies.
(b) Elves.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Leprechauns.

2. What item was used to protect the crop after harvest?
(a) Clay.
(b) Water.
(c) Ice.
(d) Pesticide.

3. Who was often referred to as the "gentleman who paid the rent?"
(a) Farm hand.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Landlord.
(d) Pig.

4. Who replaced Peel as Prime Minister?
(a) Trevelyan.
(b) Russell.
(c) O'Riordan.
(d) Rossa.

5. During which month was the first crop harvested?
(a) June.
(b) December.
(c) May.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which month was plagued by heavy rains?

2. In what year was the National School System established?

3. Men often walked many miles to find what object?

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

5. What was deposited due to wind and rain?

(see the answer key)

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