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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT blamed for the problem?
(a) Weather.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Satan.
(d) Landlords.

2. What was to blame for Ireland's poverty?
(a) Poor governance.
(b) Land system.
(c) High taxes.
(d) Famine.

3. What was not a typical cash crop for farmers?
(a) Oats.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Barley.
(d) Soybeans.

4. Most of Ireland's economy was based on what?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Tourism.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Breweries.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not a category listed for class status?

2. The author writes about which county?

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

4. How often did farmers pay the rent?

5. Who was often referred to as the "gentleman who paid the rent?"

(see the answer key)

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