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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. In 1870, how many blacks called Chicago home?
(a) Nearly 3,700.
(b) 5,293.
(c) 3,487.
(d) About 2,900.

2. In One: "The Beach," how many blacks angered whites whey they went to the 29th Street beach and laid down on the sand?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

4. Where did John Jones's mother send him to learn a trade?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Virginia.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Kentucky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Six: "Waste Matters," what was John T. Joyce's job?

2. When did Swift move to Chicago?

3. What was the name of the area west of the Union Stock Yards and north of a park in 1919?

4. When did Gustavus Swift die?

5. In what newspaper were the photographs published of people enjoying the beach in One: The Beach?

(see the answer key)

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