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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Pythopthora infestans?
(a) Parasite.
(b) Fungus.
(c) Small village.
(d) Snake.

2. People were required to present which item to receive food?
(a) Rations tickets.
(b) Small children.
(c) Rotted potatoes.
(d) Proof of income.

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

4. The blight was wrongly considered to be a type of:
(a) Punishment from God.
(b) Fungus.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Dry rot.

5. For the Irish, packing belongings was what kind of task?
(a) Simple.
(b) Soothing.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Laborious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many passengers were allowed aboard compared to the five ton limit according to the Americans?

2. How much did moneylenders charge in interest?

3. Who was responsible for setting up soup kitchens?

4. What was a major concern aboard the ships?

5. What job would be likely for one of the workers?

(see the answer key)

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