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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Powder Keg group originate?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston North.
(c) Charlestown.
(d) South End.

2. What school did Rachel Twymon's children attend, according to Chapter 8?
(a) South End School.
(b) Gibson school.
(c) Boston High School.
(d) Charlestwon School.

3. What was the community successful in doing in 1975, according to Chapter 15?
(a) Keeping Charlestown High School from being a magnet.
(b) Having Colin Diver fired.
(c) Re-segregating the school.
(d) Ousting Mayor White.

4. Who was Joseph McKechnie?
(a) John's third yougest son.
(b) John's third oldest son.
(c) John's father.
(d) John's brother.

5. Who appeared in Charleston and faced deep resentment, according to Chapter 15?
(a) Kevin White.
(b) Malcom X.
(c) Ted Kennedy.
(d) Robert Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Powder Keg group start to contact after being unsatisfied with the treatment received from city hall and the courts?

2. When did Frank Power resign his position as principal?

3. What did Alice's friends and family refuse to discuss with her?

4. When did Alice go to a prayer march to oppose busing?

5. Why did the demonstration Alice attended in Washington have low attendance?

(see the answer key)

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