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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. How did Europeans treat Jews as they became the only non-Christians on the continent?
(a) They were quietly disliked.
(b) They were welcomed and venerated.
(c) They were persecuted, massacred and expelled.
(d) They were supported and helped.

2. Discrimination against Irish workers was exemplified in the phrase, "No Irish need ____________."
(a) Apply.
(b) Enter.
(c) Venture.
(d) Purchase.

3. What is the most affluent ethnic group in the U.S.?
(a) Irish.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Japanese.

4. How long did it take to cross the Atlantic in a steamship?
(a) Two months.
(b) Ten months.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Ten weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of skills did the Irish develop under an enemy government?

2. What virtue was already ingrained in European Jews when they arrived?

3. What was the occupation of the majority of Irish immigrants in the 19th century?

4. What did the term "ghetto" originally mean?

5. Where did the majority of Celtic Irish congregate?

(see the answer key)

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