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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A "dip-at-the-stool" meal consisted of dipping potatoes into which liquid?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Molasses.
(c) Oil.
(d) Salt water.

2. To whom did the Prime Minister go to for help?
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) Queen Victoria.
(c) House of Lords.
(d) House of Commons.

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

4. Who was James Mahony?
(a) Politician.
(b) Laborer.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Artist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How fast did the blight travel across Ireland?

2. What job would be likely for one of the workers?

3. Who was Nicholas Cummins?

4. In an effort to survive, some people abandoned which way of life?

5. What caused the hike in evictions?

(see the answer key)

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