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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Skibberdeen was referred to as a:
(a) Port of entry.
(b) Border town.
(c) Slum.
(d) Metropolis.

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

3. How many times more potato crops did the Irish plant?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Corpses were sewn into what objects?
(a) Shrouds.
(b) Flour sacks.
(c) Pouches.
(d) Sleeping bags.

5. Which of the following was not in great need by Young Ireland?
(a) Organization.
(b) Munitions.
(c) Members.
(d) Strategy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which item was chained to the table at the kitchen?

3. What was known to spread quickly on the ships?

4. How were the quarantined family members transported?

5. What was a major concern aboard the ships?

(see the answer key)

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