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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How fast did the blight travel across Ireland?
(a) 100 mph.
(b) 50 mph.
(c) 40 mph.
(d) 60 mph.

2. What act was passed in April 1848?
(a) Corn Laws Act.
(b) Imperialism Act.
(c) Common Laws Act.
(d) Treason Felony Act.

3. What word best describes the leaf of a potato plant?
(a) Short.
(b) Round.
(c) Prickly.
(d) Broad.

4. The crops were plagued by what?
(a) Blight.
(b) Poachers.
(c) Overexposure.
(d) Heavy rains.

5. Which was not among the membership of Young Ireland?
(a) Landlords.
(b) Pagans.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Merchants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What material was used to make the makeshift coffins?

2. Young Ireland was considered to be which kind of group?

3. One man was given a two month jail sentence for damaging what item?

4. How long would the imported corn supply last?

5. What was often cooked with cabbage leaves?

(see the answer key)

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