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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue to Two: A Time to Reap.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1919, what nieghborhood was bordered by Pershing to the north, Wentworth to the east, and Halstead to the west?
(a) Martinsville.
(b) Bridgeport.
(c) Hamburg.
(d) Canaryville.

2. In 1919, what was the name of the Clubhouse that was south of the Back of the Yards?
(a) Ragen's Colts.
(b) Shielders.
(c) Dukies.
(d) Torrio's.

3. How were the black bathers chased away?
(a) A mob dragging them away.
(b) Police escorting them away.
(c) Men, women, and children throwing rocks.
(d) Men throwing rocks.

4. What was the name of the Chicago neighborhood where the Urban League Offices were located in 1919?
(a) Black Belt.
(b) Irving Park.
(c) River North.
(d) Albany Park.

5. What could be smelled in John's family home?
(a) Garbage baking on the sidewalk.
(b) Burnt street meat and smoke.
(c) Fishy garbage.
(d) Animal blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. On July 27, 1919, what did temperatures soar to by the height of the day?

2. What was the weather like on the day that John Turner Harris's life changed?

3. How many playgrounds were in Chicago in 1919?

4. Which of the boys was the first to get hit by rock in One: "The Beach"?

5. In 1919, what park was near the Union Stock Yards?

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