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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which government program/act was terminated?
(a) Department of Welfare.
(b) Corn Laws.
(c) Penal Laws.
(d) Public Works Administration.

2. What color are the flowers on a potato plant?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Pink.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

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

4. How long would it take for the blight to destroy a potato field?
(a) Hours.
(b) Days.
(c) Minutes.
(d) Weeks.

5. Where were the goods on board the ship being sent?
(a) Canada.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book, which of the following was not imported or exported?

2. What system was overwhelmed by the arrival of the Irish?

3. For the Irish, packing belongings was what kind of task?

4. How were some landlords punished?

5. Leaders of Young Ireland feared being sent to which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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