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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the average life expectancy of an Irish immigrant in the 19th century?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Forty.
(d) Fifty-five.

2. What area in the United States contained the greatest number of Jews ever assembled in one place on earth?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Boston.

3. The highest fertility rates are found in groups with the ________________ incomes.
(a) Most stable.
(b) Highest.
(c) Lowest.
(d) Fastest-growing.

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

5. Which ethnic group has the highest fertility rates?
(a) Polish Americans.
(b) Chinese Americans.
(c) Mexican-Americans.
(d) Blacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the majority of Celtic Irish congregate?

2. What was the "Pale"?

3. What important social change did Germans bring to the mainstream culture?

4. With acculturation, IQ rates tend to:

5. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

(see the answer key)

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