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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did the farmer have helping out in the fields?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

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

3. What was the new Prime Minister's royal title?
(a) Duke.
(b) Lord.
(c) Baron.
(d) Prince.

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

5. What was considered to be a primary dietary staple?
(a) Potato.
(b) Corn.
(c) Flour.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which month was the first crop harvested?

2. Who was hit the hardest by the famine?

3. How often did farmers pay the rent?

4. How much of the harvest was lost in 1846?

5. Who replaced Peel as Prime Minister?

(see the answer key)

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