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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people survived the emigration?
(a) 75%.
(b) 40%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 60%.

2. What was considered to be a primary dietary staple?
(a) Potato.
(b) Flour.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Corn.

3. What job would be likely for one of the workers?
(a) Crushing stone.
(b) Building bridges.
(c) Teaching day school.
(d) Burning ruined crops.

4. What group was the most helpful in supplying aid to the starving Irish?
(a) Congregationalists.
(b) Quakers.
(c) Tories.
(d) Knights Templar.

5. People were required to present which item to receive food?
(a) Rations tickets.
(b) Rotted potatoes.
(c) Small children.
(d) Proof of income.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of roof did most cabins have?

2. Who was often referred to as the "gentleman who paid the rent?"

3. What was the new Prime Minister's royal title?

4. What system was designed to help workers earn money?

5. According to the book, which of the following was not imported or exported?

(see the answer key)

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