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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Owen Kirk move to Roodstown, according to Chapter 6?
(a) 1823.
(b) 1801.
(c) 1806.
(d) 1853.

2. Who or what did Bernie Kirk, Alice's father, not support despite of roots in his district?
(a) Joseph P. Kennedy.
(b) Martin Luther King.
(c) Kevin White.
(d) The Republican party.

3. What school did Rachel Twymon send her younger children to?
(a) St. Mary's.
(b) St. Harvey's.
(c) St. Vincent's.
(d) St. Patrick's.

4. Where did Alice McGoff work according to Chapter 3?
(a) Boston City Hall.
(b) A clothing store.
(c) Charlestown Navy Yard Officers Club.
(d) She was unemployed.

5. How did the Boston officials try to calm the African-American community after the assassination of Martin Luther King?
(a) Called in the National Guard.
(b) Let the riots die out.
(c) Used police.
(d) Used the African-American leaders instead of the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the South End after it became a slum?

2. What extra curricular activity did Colin Diver do that Chapter 1 says opened the door to the best jobs?

3. Why did Louise Day Hicks want to get into public office?

4. What city administration team did Colin play, in according to Chapter 11?

5. How did Colin Diver avoid the draft?

(see the answer key)

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