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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) Livestock.
(d) Corn.

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

3. Which of the following was not recommended for preventing disease?
(a) Disinfect utensils.
(b) Bathe often.
(c) Wear clean clothes.
(d) Whitewash your house.

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

5. The Prime Minister set up what kind of committee as a result of the famine?
(a) Political.
(b) Criminal investigation.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Agricultural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Corpses were routinely found by which of these groups?

2. What type of food was stolen from an untended pot?

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

4. How often did farmers pay the rent?

5. How many people did a landlord evict in one night?

(see the answer key)

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