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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many acres were planted?
(a) 100 thousand.
(b) 150 thousand.
(c) 2 million.
(d) 1 million.

3. How many days per year did the average farmer work to pay the landlord?
(a) 150.
(b) 80.
(c) 60.
(d) 120.

4. What happened to the man that stole the food?
(a) Died from shock.
(b) Was beaten.
(c) Burned his hands.
(d) Got caught.

5. In which county was a 16 year old arrested?
(a) County Waterford.
(b) County Mayo.
(c) County Kilkenny.
(d) County Cork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the cause of the blight most likely come from?

2. Other diseases were carried by which insect/animal?

3. How fast did the blight travel across Ireland?

4. To whom did the Prime Minister go to for help?

5. What disease was spread by lice?

(see the answer key)

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