View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Three: Freedom Fight to Eight: A Stone's Throw.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July of 1919, how many people did the Chicago Tribune say could go to the beaches?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 180,000.
(c) 275,000.
(d) 145,000.

2. How many acres was the Union Stockyards in Six: "Waste Matters"?
(a) 350.
(b) About 290.
(c) 400.
(d) Over 300.

3. When did Illinois strike down its Black Laws?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1865.

4. How old was Eugene Williams when he died?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 17.

5. In 1919, what park was near the Union Stock Yards?
(a) Davis Square.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Calumet.
(d) Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Ferdinand Barnett start the first black newspaper in Chicago?

2. In One: "The Beach," what time did John met up with his friends?

3. What were the dimensions of the raft that John and his friends built?

4. When did John Jones and other Chicagoans create a plan of defense against slave catchers?

5. When did Swift move to Chicago?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 149 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample