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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The imported corn could feed how many people?
(a) 300,000.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 250,000.

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

3. Who was hit the hardest by the famine?
(a) Children.
(b) Landlords.
(c) Tenants.
(d) Laborers.

4. What agreement officially joined the United Kingdom?
(a) Magna Carta.
(b) Irish Penal Law.
(c) Treaty of London.
(d) Act of Union.

5. What was the primary source of income for most large farms?
(a) Grains.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Corn.
(d) Dairy herds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the surname of the farmer and his children?

3. What was often cooked with cabbage leaves?

4. Who had the highest status at the time?

5. What kind of container was used to transport the harvested crops?

(see the answer key)

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