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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Young Ireland was considered to be which kind of group?

2. The O'Donnel baby was born with what problem?

3. Which of the following was not in great need by Young Ireland?

4. Whose home was commandeered by the military?

5. How were some landlords punished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Recount the story of the Widow McCormack and her children. Who were they? Where did they live? What was their role in the story? What happened to them? What happened to their property?

Essay Topic 2

Powerlessness is a major theme in the book. Write a 1000 word essay about powerlessness and how it relates to the farmers, tenants, crops, politics and emigration.

Essay Topic 3

Explain blight and how it affected the potato crops in Ireland from 1845-1850. Discuss how the blight started, what caused it, and what actions were taken to prevent it and cure it. Also recount the effectiveness of the possible solutions.

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