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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 Frank Power resign his position as principal?

2. Who was Alice protesting in front of, according to Chapter 19?

3. What happened to the applicants requesting commercial space at the Methunion Manor?

4. What community did the Archdiocese support prior to Medeiros's arrival?

5. What did Cassandra Twymon's teachers think about her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was published on the front page of the newspaper on October 9, 1975?

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

8. Who received the Democratic Presidential nomination, according to Chapter 28?

9. What difference was there between Alice and her family and friends?

10. What did Cassandra and other students do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Boycotts and sit-ins over the busing situation put students' educations in jeopardy. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the boycotting and how the situation was resolved. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Project 76 was at Charlestown High, but the senior trip was canceled because of a teacher gambling away the money. Students actually believed that the reason was busing. Examine the ramifications of the truth not being revealed, for the students, teachers, and the community as a whole. Use the text to support your discussion.

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