The Great Irish Famine Quiz

What was the first sign of disaster that Edd Neary noticed on his way to school?

• A soggy odor

• A thick blue fog

• A dark curtain in the sky

• A strange smell

What caused the potatoes to rot during the Great Irish Famine?

• A plant disease known as late blight

• Excessive rainfall

• Overexposure to sunlight

• Invasion of pests

What was the main source of food for most people in Ireland during the Great Irish Famine?

• Potatoes

• Barley

• Wheat

• Oats

Which country did Edd Neary and his family emigrate to during the Great Irish Famine?

• Canada

• Australia

• United States

• New Zealand

What was the estimated number of people who died from hunger and disease during the Great Irish Famine?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 5 million

What was the main impact of Irish immigrants on American business, politics, and culture?

• Reduced economic growth

• Improved workers' rights

• Increased discrimination

• Decreased job opportunities

What was the occupation of Edd Neary when he grew up in the United States?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Teacher

What did Edd Neary name the cabin he built in New York's Adirondack Mountains?

• Elphin

• Gouverneur

• Quebec

• Dublin

What is the meaning of 'An Gorta Mór' in Irish?

• The Potato Disaster

• The Irish Famine

• The Emerald Isle

• The Great Hunger

When did the potato blight end in Ireland?

• 1860

• 1852

• 1845

• 1850