Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 81 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 81 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of Ireland's economy was based on what?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Tourism.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Breweries.

2. Which of the following is not listed as a cause of death?
(a) Dehydration.
(b) Arrhythmia.
(c) Hypothermia.
(d) Dysentery.

3. Who had the highest status at the time?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Large farmers.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Landlords.

4. Which of the following was NOT blamed for the problem?
(a) Fairies.
(b) Weather.
(c) Landlords.
(d) Satan.

5. What happened to the man that stole the food?
(a) Was beaten.
(b) Died from shock.
(c) Got caught.
(d) Burned his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agreement officially joined the United Kingdom?

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

3. What would people use to steal from farms?

4. How many people were typically buried at one site?

5. What was often cooked with cabbage leaves?

(see the answer key)

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