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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 happened to Ted Landsmark, in Chapter 17?

2. Who became pregnant, in Chapter 21, and had her baby placed for adoption?

3. Who did Medeiros help while in Texas?

4. What did Rachel's church propose to have setup on the first floor of the Methunion Manor.?

5. What did Bob Murphy make clear when he became headmaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Colin and Joan, in Chapter 22?

2. What did Rachel see at the meeting she attended, in Chapter 16?

3. What was Lisa McGoff having nightmares of, in Chapter 26?

4. What was Joan Diver's son assigned to, in Chapter 18?

5. What did Rachel's church start, in Chapter 21, and who pressured Methunion?

6. What happened on July 4?

7. What did Alice do to avoid busing, in Chapter 15?

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

9. What did Danny try to get his mother out of?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the draft for the Vietnam War and how it affected Colin Diver in Common Ground. Students should focus on how men avoided the draft and thoughts of the public on the Vietnam War. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The Boston Globe was attacked two times and soon after, published a story about the rape of a Caucasian girl by five African American youths. Students should examine the impact of the Boston Globe on the local community and how the Boston Globe changed as a result of the attacks. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Students should examine how the riots after the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination were handled and discuss why the mayor's office decided to put it in the hands of African American leaders, examining the benefits and drawbacks of the decision. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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