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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of the harvest was lost in 1846?
(a) 3/4.
(b) 1/3.
(c) 3/5.
(d) 1/2.

2. What was the primary source of income for most large farms?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Corn.
(c) Grains.
(d) Dairy herds.

3. What was the direction of the wind during the famine's second year?
(a) Southeast to Northwest.
(b) East to west.
(c) Northeast to Southeast.
(d) North to south.

4. Who replaced Peel as Prime Minister?
(a) O'Riordan.
(b) Russell.
(c) Trevelyan.
(d) Rossa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What material was used to construct the walls of the cabins?

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

3. What ratio represents the number of the poverty-stricken Irish?

4. What color are the flowers on a potato plant?

5. Who was responsible for setting up soup kitchens?

(see the answer key)

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