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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Quinnie die, according to Chapter 5?

2. What happened to the South End after it became a slum?

3. Who was informed of the assassination of Martin Luther King at the start of Chapter 4?

4. What event does Chapter 1 say affected Diver?

5. What was involved in the desegregation of the Boston school system?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Ralph Hoaglund, founder of CVS, and others work for?

2. Where does Alice McGoff's family come from, according to Chapter 6?

3. What was the decision released on June 21, 1974?

4. When did Rachel first meet King?

5. What did Bernie Kirk feel about the Kennedy family?

6. Where were conditions worse for Rachel Twymon's children?

7. What did Hiran do to his name?

8. Who lived at the Bunker Hill housing project, according to Chapter 3?

9. In Chapter 14, what judge was assigned to the civil rights case, Morgan v Hennigan?

10. What happened to Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Boston had an influence on the local community, but even the Cardinal feared for his safety. Students should discuss Cardinal Cushing's involvement in the Kiernan Commission, as well as focus on his replacement, discussing the similarities and differences between the two Cardinals. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Project 76 was at Charlestown High, but the senior trip was canceled because of a teacher gambling away the money. Students actually believed that the reason was busing. Examine the ramifications of the truth not being revealed, for the students, teachers, and the community as a whole. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

South End underwent urban revitalization and was considered desirable for young professionals, but later became more dangerous with higher crime. Students should examine the changes that the South End area underwent and how these changes were viewed.

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