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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The Germans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of the arable land in Ireland was used for growing potatoes before the famine?
(a) One-fourth.
(b) One-half.
(c) One-sixth.
(d) One-tenth.

2. The most affluent groups have experienced ________________ discrimination.
(a) About the same.
(b) More.
(c) Less.
(d) No.

3. What percentage of arrests in New York City during the 1850s were made of drunk and disorderly Irishmen?
(a) Thirty percent.
(b) Twenty percent.
(c) Fifty percent.
(d) Ten percent.

4. In what area did 19th century Irish consider themselves superior to Germans?
(a) Religion.
(b) Americanization.
(c) Sports.
(d) Education.

5. The "penal laws" imposed by the British on the Irish were intended to keep the Irish in what situation?
(a) Subjugated and impoverished.
(b) Impoverished and frightened.
(c) Upwardly mobile.
(d) Educated and healthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of the population is the largest single ethnic group?

2. Where do most people of Irish ancestry live?

3. In what area did 19th century Germans consider themselves superior to Irish?

4. What was a "redemptioner"?

5. The longer the journey by ship took, the _______________ the people became.

(see the answer key)

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