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reading comprehension quiz b2 ireland

Authored by jim conville

English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is Ireland often called the "Emerald Isle"?

Because of its ancient gold mines

Because of its lush green landscapes

Because of its famous emerald jewelry

Because of its large forests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the longest river in Ireland and where does it flow to?

River Liffey, flows into the Irish Sea

River Lee, flows into the Celtic Sea

River Shannon, flows into the Atlantic Ocean

River Suir, flows into the Celtic Sea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is considered the patron saint of Ireland?

St. Brendan

  • St. Columba

St. Patrick

St. Finbarr

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Describe the impact of the Great Famine on Ireland.

  • Led to a rapid industrial revolution in Ireland

Led to a dramatic decline in population due to starvation and mass emigration

  • Led to Ireland becoming a leading exporter of potatoes

Led to the immediate independence of Ireland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?

It granted Ireland full independence immediately

It established the Irish Free State, later becoming the Republic of Ireland

It made Ireland a British colony

It caused Ireland to join the European Union

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name two traditional Irish sports promoted by the Gaelic Athletic Association.

Rugby and soccer

Tennis and badminton

Hurling and Gaelic football

Cricket and field hockey

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are some of the key contributions of Ireland to world literature and music?

War and Peace" and the electric guitar

"Hamlet" and classical piano compositions

Works of James Joyce and traditional Irish music

The Catcher in the Rye" and jazz music

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