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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 school did Cassandra receive her degree from?

2. Where did Cassandrea Twymon go to school after the busing started, according to Chapter 16?

3. Where was Billy McGoff's class trip supposed to bring them?

4. Who did Danny McGoff watch from a corner, according to Chapter 15?

5. When did Alice go to a prayer march to oppose busing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on July 4?

2. What did Rachel institute?

3. What happened with the trip to Boston, in Chapter 17?

4. What did Medeiros do for Texas?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lukas emphasizes the genealogy of the families he covers in Common Ground. Students should discuss the importance of genealogy in Common Ground and why Lukas thought it was significant or influential on the individuals and families. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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