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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offered advice to prevent or cure infection?
(a) British government.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Midwives.
(d) Church.

2. Which of the following is not listed as a cause of death?
(a) Dysentery.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) Hypothermia.
(d) Arrhythmia.

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

4. Who had the highest status at the time?
(a) Large farmers.
(b) Laborers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Landlords.

5. How long would the imported corn supply last?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 10 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which month was the first crop harvested?

2. What type of roof did most cabins have?

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

4. How much did moneylenders charge in interest?

5. What agreement officially joined the United Kingdom?

(see the answer key)

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