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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Colin learn about the Boston mayor's ambitions?

2. What does Chapter 12 say about Colin and the Boston mayor?

3. When did Colin become the assistant secretary in the state's Secretary of Consumer Affairs division?

4. What position did Colin formulate after taking on more responsibilities at the Boston City Hall?

5. What was John McKechnie's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the decision released on June 21, 1974?

2. What did Rachel Twymon become involved in, according to Chapter 8?

3. Which of Alice McGoff's family members immigrated to Boston, returned to Ireland, and then went back to Boston?

4. What did Rachel Twymon do in August 1967, according to Chapter 12?

5. Where does Alice McGoff's family come from, according to Chapter 6?

6. What happened to Rachel Twymon, in Chapter 2?

7. What did Bernie Kirk feel about the Kennedy family?

8. What projects did Colin work on, in Chapter 13, and how did Colin compare himself with the Boston mayor?

9. How did the Boston School Committee react to a case study?

10. What happened to Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Boston had an influence on the local community, but even the Cardinal feared for his safety. Students should discuss Cardinal Cushing's involvement in the Kiernan Commission, as well as focus on his replacement, discussing the similarities and differences between the two Cardinals. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The book Common Ground focuses on the common threads of American families living in the area of Boston during the time following the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination. Examine the title of the book and discuss its purpose, relevance, and significance. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Lukas emphasizes the genealogy of the families he covers in Common Ground. Students should discuss the importance of genealogy in Common Ground and why Lukas thought it was significant or influential on the individuals and families. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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