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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. When was the Chicago harbor designated by the U.S. Congress as an official port of entry?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1873.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1898.

2. When did John Jones and other Chicagoans create a plan of defense against slave catchers?
(a) August 1850.
(b) September 1850.
(c) October 1850.
(d) November 1850.

3. In 1837, how many blacks lived in Chicago?
(a) 62.
(b) 103.
(c) 77.
(d) 84.

4. How many beaches were on the lake near Chicago in 1919?
(a) 4.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

5. How far were the city stockyards from John's home?
(a) About 3 miles.
(b) A few miles.
(c) A few blocks.
(d) About half a mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Gustavus Swift die?

2. How were the black bathers chased away?

3. When was John Jones elected to political office?

4. Where did John Jones's mother send him to learn a trade?

5. What hours did Kaztauskis work his first day at the stockyards?

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