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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. Why was United Way targeted by protesters, according to Chapter 19?

2. Who appeared in Charleston and faced deep resentment, according to Chapter 15?

3. What comment did the Cardinal make that caused an uproar?

4. Who was Medeiros not close to, according to Chapter 20?

5. What became Boston's primary concern at the end of 1975?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the invisible line, as discussed in Chapter 25?

3. What statement did the Cardinal make that caused an uproar?

4. What happened by the end of the year, according to Chapter 17?

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

6. What happened to Rachel's sons, Richard and George, as well as her daughter Rachel?

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

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

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

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

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

The Boston School Committee rejected the report that showed there was a racial imbalance in the Boston schools. Discuss what the state study showed, the reasons behind segregation, and examine de facto segregation. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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