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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Chapter 9 say was an embarrassment for the Kennedy administration?
(a) The election of Nixon.
(b) The death of Robert Kennedy.
(c) The election of Louise Day Hicks.
(d) A boycott of the Boston schools.

2. What school was Joan Diver's son assigned to, according to Chapter 18?
(a) Charlestown school.
(b) South End school.
(c) Lower Roxbury school.
(d) Boston Central school.

3. Why did Alice McGoff lose her income?
(a) The Navy yard closed.
(b) Her social security ran out.
(c) She was fired.
(d) Her alimony checks stopped coming.

4. What did Louise Day Hicks claim about the Boston schools?
(a) They were not segregated.
(b) They were segregated.
(c) They were the best in the country.
(d) They needed more money.

5. Whom does Chapter 4 say was with Colin Diver when he listened to Mayor's White speech?
(a) David Mann.
(b) Marty Tram.
(c) Martin Black.
(d) Joan Diver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chapter 9 say was outlawed in 1965?

2. When did John McKechnie come to Boston, according to Chapter 7?

3. What project was Billy McGoff active in, according to Chapter 17?

4. What was Colin working on, at the start of Chapter 13?

5. What does Chapter 9 say about the views of Louise Day Hicks?

(see the answer key)

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