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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These people loot Europe and burn books.
(a) Irish.
(b) Romans.
(c) Barbarians.
(d) English.

2. What is reported to be alive in American universities?
(a) The mystery meat.
(b) Nasty stereotypes against Catholics.
(c) Nasty stereotypes against the Irish.
(d) Nasty stereotypes against Protestants.

3. The author of How the Irish Saved Civilization vows to give hearing to all "without ______."
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Judging.
(c) Disparagement.
(d) Favoritism.

4. When the barbarians invade Rome, how many people die?
(a) 20,000 men, women, and children.
(b) 20,000 children, not counting men and women.
(c) 20,000 men, not counting women and children.
(d) 20,000 women, not counting men and children.

5. What nationality was Disraeli?
(a) Irish.
(b) English.
(c) Israeli.
(d) Scottish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was fifth-century Rome considered?

2. What subject does Ausonius teach at the University of Bordeaux?

3. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?

4. What type of culture is Ireland described as in the opening pages of this book?

5. Which university is historian Anthony Grafton affiliated with?

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