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

2. What happened to the Methunion Manor project?

3. What was the community successful in doing in 1975, according to Chapter 15?

4. Who did Lisa McGoff befriend at an adventure-challenge camp?

5. What was the front page of the Boston Globe about on October 9, 1974?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Alice McGoff oppose, in Chapter 23?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did parents of Bancroft students do together?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

McGovern offered the vice-presidential nomination to Mayor White and then retracted his offer. Students should examine the reasons for McGovern retracting his offer, as well as the effects of this issue. Use the text to support your discussion.

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