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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chapter 27 say about Cassandra Twymon and Charlestown High?
(a) Cassandra was glad she finished school.
(b) Cassandra loved it.
(c) Cassandra was uncomfortable going there.
(d) Cassandra wanted to teach there.

2. What position was David Dretler appointed to, in Chapter 21?
(a) CEO of United Way.
(b) Receiver in bankruptcy.
(c) President of Methunion Manor.
(d) Chief of Police.

3. Where was the invisible line discussed, in Chapter 25?
(a) Adams circle.
(b) Rich Street.
(c) Kennedy Avenue.
(d) Washington street.

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

5. Where were Colin and Joan coming back from, at the start of Chapter 22?
(a) A school meeting.
(b) A concert.
(c) The theater.
(d) City Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to Alva and her husband's assistance after the attacks against them?

2. Who was Alva's husband?

3. What did the Kiernan Commission decide, according to Chapter 20?

4. Where did the Powder Keg group originate?

5. Where did Alice McGoff enroll three of her children in order to avoid busing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Medeiros do for Texas?

2. What did Lisa McGoff decide and what changed her mind?

3. Where was Alice McGoff working, at the start of Chapter 19?

4. What strained the relationship between Mayor Kevin White and the Kennedy family?

5. Who was Cardinal Cushing, according to Chapter 20?

6. What did Alice McGoff oppose, in Chapter 23?

7. What happened on July 4?

8. What happened at the newspaper company building on October 7, 1974, in Chapter 24?

9. What did Cassandra and other students do?

10. What was going on with Cassandra Twymon at school, in Chapter 27?

(see the answer keys)

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