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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. When did Colin Diver graduate?

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

3. Who did Bernie Kirk marry, according to Chapter 6?

4. How many children did Joseph McKechnie have?

5. How did Colin Diver avoid the draft?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Rachel?

2. When did Rachel first meet King?

3. Who was informed of the King assassination, at the start of Chapter 4?

4. Who was Dr. John McKechnie, according to Chapter 7?

5. What did Colin do after he left his position at the mayor's office?

6. Who did Ralph Hoaglund, founder of CVS, and others work for?

7. Who was the Jenkins family, according to Chapter 5?

8. Who was Colin Diver, according to Chapter 1 of Common Ground?

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

10. Who lived at the Bunker Hill housing project, according to Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rachel became involved in her church, including the founding of Methunion Manor, the Black Economic Development Program, and even proposed a shopping center for African American owned businesses. Students should discuss the difficulties with Methunion Manor and the shopping center, as well as examine what solutions were proposed to overcome the problems. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Lukas focuses on the politics of the time, particularly in regards to the Kennedy family, who were extremely influential in Boston. Students should examine the influence that the Kennedy family had on Boston at the time and discuss the significance of Lukas's decision to include this in Common Ground. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

South End underwent urban revitalization and was considered desirable for young professionals, but later became more dangerous with higher crime. Students should examine the changes that the South End area underwent and how these changes were viewed.

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