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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eighteen: Ratcheting up to Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1917, how many were on the Chicago Real Estate Board committee to keep blacks out of certain neighborhoods?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 7.

2. In what month did a race riot begin in 1919?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) July.
(d) September.

3. What was the number of the Chicago Irish Regiment in World War I?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Seventh.

4. In 1919, how many candidates were trying to unseat Big Bill for mayor?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

5. Who did President Wilson appoint to arbitrate any disputes between packers and the union?
(a) Judge William Poluski.
(b) Judge Thomas Brighton.
(c) Judge Samuel Alschuler.
(d) Judge David Michaels.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was a novel published about Packingtown's crumbling, disease prone community?

2. What street car ran from north to south in Chicago in 1919?

3. How many playgrounds were in Chicago in 1919?

4. In One: "The Beach," how many blacks angered whites whey they went to the 29th Street beach and laid down on the sand?

5. How many friends did John meet with in One: "The Beach"?

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