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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 did the Powder Keg group meet in Washington?

3. What party did Cassandra and Rachel attend on the 4th of July?

4. What was Alice McGoff urging her co workers not to do, in Chapter 19?

5. Who was Alice McGoff working for, at the start of Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What did Colin begin to wonder?

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

10. What did Rachel institute?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Boston had an influence on the local community, but even the Cardinal feared for his safety. Students should discuss Cardinal Cushing's involvement in the Kiernan Commission, as well as focus on his replacement, discussing the similarities and differences between the two Cardinals. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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