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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the farmer's secondary crop?
(a) Barley.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Corn.
(d) Potatoes.

2. Men often walked many miles to find what object?
(a) Cow.
(b) Pesticides.
(c) Corn.
(d) Bread.

3. Where was the crop stored?
(a) In a pit.
(b) In a warehouse.
(c) In a smokehouse.
(d) In a cellar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was considered to be a primary dietary staple?

2. The crops were plagued by what?

3. Who was responsible for setting up soup kitchens?

4. How many acres were planted?

5. During which month was the second crop harvested?

(see the answer key)

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