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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for setting up soup kitchens?
(a) Rossa.
(b) Peel.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Brown.

2. According to the book, which of the following was not imported or exported?
(a) Livestock.
(b) Grain.
(c) Corn.
(d) Water.

3. In 1690, Protestant King William of Orange defeated the Irish at which river?
(a) Fergus.
(b) Shannon.
(c) Danube.
(d) Boyne.

4. What job would be likely for one of the workers?
(a) Crushing stone.
(b) Burning ruined crops.
(c) Building bridges.
(d) Teaching day school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often did farmers pay the rent?

2. What system was designed to help workers earn money?

3. British Corn Laws established corn as what item?

4. What was the surname of the farmer and his children?

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

(see the answer key)

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