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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. What type of school did Rachel Twymon keep her children from attending?

2. What event does Chapter 1 say affected Diver?

3. What did Colin notice while driving the South End ?

4. What performance did Rachel Twymon attend, at the start of Chapter 12?

5. How many children did Joseph McKechnie have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What projects did Colin work on, in Chapter 13, and how did Colin compare himself with the Boston mayor?

2. Who was Dr. John McKechnie, according to Chapter 7?

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

4. Which of Alice McGoff's family members immigrated to Boston, returned to Ireland, and then went back to Boston?

5. What did Hiran do to his name?

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

7. What did Rachel help found after moving to Methunion Manor?

8. Who was Danny McGoff?

9. What happened to Rachel?

10. Why was Colin impressed with South End in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Alice McGoff worked as an operator at the New England Telephone Company, but participated in demonstrations in front of Mercer's home, the company's president,. Examine why Alice McGoff protested outside his home and also why she refused to donate to the organization for which he sat as a board chair. Use the text to support your discussion

Essay Topic 3

Boycotts and sit-ins over the busing situation put students' educations in jeopardy. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the boycotting and how the situation was resolved. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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